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A CHINESE BAMBOO STYLE BRUSHPOT, incorporating a fixed stand, the sides decorated in relief with a continuous scene of sages in a landscape of rockwork and pine, the side with a small area of calligraphy, 5.6in diameter & 6.6in high.

A GOOD QUALITY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BRUSHPOT, possibly Republic Period, decorated with calligraphy and a river landscape setting, the base with neifu characters in iron-red, 2.8in diameter at base & 4in high.

A 19TH/20TH CENTURY CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSHPOT, the sides incised with calligraphy, 2.75in diameter & 5.75in high.

AN UNUSUAL 19TH/20TH CENTURY CHINESE RECTANGULAR COPPERED & GILDED METAL PEN BOX & COVER, the cover engraved with numerous columns of calligraphy, the base with an impressed mark, 7.4in x 2.9in x 1.75in high.

AN 18TH CENTURY CHINESE QIANLONG PERIOD CANTON ENAMEL DISH, the interior decorated with calligraphy and with a scene of sages and boy attendants in a mountain landscape setting, 7.9in diameter.

A GOOD QUALITY CHINESE RECTANGULAR INKSTONE, with rounded corners and fitted box, the inkstone decorated in relief to one side with scholars and attendants, the reverse side with calligraphy, the whole with traces of staining and gilding, the inkstone itself 12.1in x 5.8in x 1.1in high.

A LARGE CHINESE LACQUERED WOOD FRAMED SQUARE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PANEL, decorated with calligraphy and the Eight Immortals in a garden setting, the frame 31in x 25.4in, the porcelain panel 22.9in square.

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE RECTANGULAR HARDWOOD TRAY, decorated with onlaid dragon and with phoenix engraved brass plaques, 19.4in x 14in; together with two wood scroll weights decorated with calligraphy, each 9.8in x 1.8in x 1.25in high. (3)

A GOOD LARGE 19TH/20TH CENTURY FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE, the sides and neck painted with flower bearing censers and with columns of calligraphy, 22.5in high.

A SMALL CHINESE REPUBLIC STYLE PORCELAIN BOWL, decorated with calligraphy and with insects in a landscape setting, the base with a six-character mark in blue enamel, 3.8in diameter & 1.9in high.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SHANG/ZHOU STYLE BRONZE BELL, with good patination, the bell cast with calligraphy, spikes and studs, 8.6in wide at widest point & 13.25in high.

A 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE SOMETSUKE STYLE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH STAND, decorated with calligraphy and with horses and deer in a mountainous landscape setting, 9.9in x 8.75in at widest points & 1.8in high.

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PICTURE, decorated with calligraphy, seals and bamboo reserved on a black ground, the picture itself 46.5in x 16in.

A CHINESE MING STYLE SCROLL PAINTING ON PAPER, depicting a mountainous river landscape setting and with calligraphy and artist's seals, the painting itself 42.5in x 15.5in.

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD BOX & COVER, with scalloped sides, the cover incised with green stained calligraphy and a red stained seal mark, 4.9in x 3.6in x 1.6in high.

A LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRAMED CHINESE OR VIETNAMESE EMBROIDERY ON SILK, decorated with calligraphy and with a pair of fighting cockerels, the frame 35in wide x 39in high.

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE, decorated with calligraphy and with legendary figures, 16.25in high.

A CHINESE UNDERGLAZE-BLUE & COPPER-RED PORCELAIN DISH, of saucer shape, decorated with calligraphy and hanging plum blossom, the base with calligraphy, 12.9in diameter.

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE SEAL, the square-section body inscribed with calligraphy and surmounted by a water buffalo, 2.4in square & 6.25in high.

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PICTURE, decorated on paper with calligraphy and artist's seals and with two birds beneath hanging fruit, the picture itself approx. 52.5in x 26.5in.

ANOTHER CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PICTURE, depicting on paper calligraphy and artist's seals and with a bird perched above bamboo, the picture itself approx. 33.25in x 16in.

ANOTHER CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PICTURE, depicting on gold-ground paper calligraphy and artist's seals and with a scene of a musician playing beneath an overhanging tree, the picture itself approx. 33.75in x 14.5in.

A 19th century Chinese embroidered silk panelThe yellow ground decorated with phoenix and flaming initialled panels and calligraphy. 96 cm long. CONDITION REPORTS: Some fading and staining, some crease marks, some losses to embroidery, general wear.

A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush potDecorated with figural vignettes and calligraphy. 13 cm high. CONDITION REPORTS: Some splits, scuffing, general wear.

Chinese wood glazed box & lid with calligraphy decoration 14L cm PLEASE always check condition before bidding or email condition report request.

14th-16th century AD. A large brass pen box of rectangular shape with rounded corners, composed of a main body, a lid with two hinges and a decorated clasp on the opposite side; with very fine silver and gold inlay of geometric, vegetation and bird motifs around the whole surface; inserted a receptacle with inscribed lid. See Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession number 17.190.822, 91.1.536. 1.02 kg, 25cm (9 3/4"). From an important London, W1, collection; acquired 1960-1980s. Muslim metalworkers produced large numbers of pen boxes, known as Qalamdan, many of which were richly decorated with inlays of gold, silver, and copper. A typical medieval Islamic calligrapher's pen box is an elongated rectangular object with rounded corners, about ten inches long, three inches wide, and two inches tall. The interior includes a receptacle to hold the inkwell in one corner while the remaining space is reserved for a variety of reed pens and penknives. Pen boxes were usually inscribed with positive words such as glory, victory, prosperity, wealth or generosity; however we can also find more personalised inscriptions for the owner. The development of Islamic calligraphy is strongly tied to the Qur'an; chapters, and excerpts from the Qu'ran is a common and almost universal text upon which Islamic calligraphy is based. Deep religious association with the Qur'an, as well as suspicion of figurative art as idolatrous has led calligraphy to become one of the major forms of artistic expression in Islamic cultures. Very fine condition.

13th-15th century AD. A bronze vessel with lobed handle, neck decorated with scrolling plant and panels with calligraphy and animals; body of vessel decorated with geometric patterns with swan or goose in each; stands on three small feet. 1.2 kg, 13.5 cm (5 1/2"). From an old German collection; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.

15th-16th century AD. A bronze bowl with central boss, inside of bowl decorated with geometric designs and Arabic calligraphy. 313 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. Fine condition.

JAPANESE "GOOD LUCK" FLAGSilk Japanese national flag, 33 1/2" x 27 1/2", of two-piece construction, consisting of a white field with a red "rising sun" sewn into the center, and with a folded-over and sewn reinforcement at the hoist. Two silk ties at the hoist corners allow the flag to be flown. The flag bears several calligraphy inscriptions in black ink, including slogans for good luck and the name "Sabu Watanabe" possibly the soldier to whom it was given as he was deployed. Very slight soiling and fraying at the edges, else very good to fine.

JOSEF BURCKEL(1895-1944) NSDAP politician and member of the Reichstag, and Gauleiter of Vienna. Signed book, "Die Stadt der Reichsparteitage Nurnberg, des deutschen Reiches Schatzkastlein" ("The City of the Reichs Party Days Nuremburg, Treasury of the German Reich"), (Nuremburg: Zerreiss & Co.), 1939, 44pp. folio, a facsimile presentation copy of a book presented to Hitler by the Mayor of Nuremburg on the Fuhrer's 50th birthday. The book consists of forty quotes by various historical figures, including Martin Luther, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Richard Wagner, and seven quotes from Hitler himself, each praising the cultural wealth and beauty of Nuremburg. Each quote is executed in intricate calligraphy, and is accompanied by a two-tone black-and-red engraving by Conrad Scherzer. This particular copy bears a tipped-in dedication bookplate to an unnamed recipient, in full: " For your faithful cooperation, this comradely greeting for the Christmas festival 1939", signed at the conclusion by Burckel in blue ink. The covers of the book are warped, else very good. Also present is an unsigned printed invitation, 1p. oblong 8vo., from Burckel, inviting a Dr. Schlodtmann to a festival dedicated to composer Anton Bruckner in Vienna on July 5, 1939. Fine.

"MEIN KAMPF"Two copies of Adolf Hitler's political manifesto, "Mein Kampf". Includes one copy, (Munich: Franz Eher Verlag), 1934. 782pp. 8vo. with dust jacket, very good. With a secong "wedding" copy, (Munich: Franz Eher Verlag), 1943. 782pp. 8vo., 1/4 leather with gilt title on spine, with calligraphy inscription to a couple and signed by a burgermeister on the first page. Two pieces.

ADOLF HITLER A most unusual and important manuscript D.S., 2pp. large 4to., Berlin, October 2, 1936, being the promotion wrought entirely in calligraphy of Major GOTTLOB MULLER to serve as Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe, effective the same day. The document is boldly signed by Hitler at conclusion, and is also signed by HERMANN GORING at lower-right and by WERNER VON BLOMBERG at lower-left. Sold with a 3" x 4" photo of Muller with two other officers, all in uniform. Fine condition. This is the first such use of this form for a promotion that we have encountered. General GOTTLOB MULLER (1895-1945) served with distinction in both world wars. After serving in North Africa commanding Luftgau-Stab z.b.V. Afrika, he was later promoted to the rank of general in the Luftwaffe and awarded the Knight's Cross. Müller was killed during the Battle of Berlin, in the fighting for the crucial Gatow airfield.

A Chinese jade set bracelet, designed as four carved jade buddhas interspersed by Chinese calligraphy links, attached safety chain, weight 7.9gms

Chinese School, probably 20th c., "Calligraphy",…three paintings, each black paint on paper, one with painted yellow ground, inscribed and sealed mid to lower left, 16 in. x 26 3/8 in,, mounted to paper board. (3 pcs.) Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner.

Chinese School, probably 20th c ., "Folio of Paintings and Calligraphy", incl. 12 paintings and 4 calligraphies, ink and ink and color on paper, variously inscribed and sealed, 11 1/4 in. x 14 3/4 in. to 11 1/4 in. x 15 1/2 in. (16 pcs.) . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Chinese School, 20th c ., "Calligraphy Couplet", two paintings, each ink on paper, inscribed and sealed mid-left and upper right respectively, 44 1/4 in. x 10 1/2 in., mounted as a hanging scrolls. (2 pcs.) Note: Condition of mounts . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Chinese School, probably 20th c ., "Calligraphy" and "Dwelling in Landscape", two fan paintings, ink and ink and color on silk, inscribed and sealed mid-left and upper right respectively, w. 19 3/8 in. and w. 19 3/4 in., mounted together as a hanging scroll (lacking lower roller). Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Pair of Chinese Cotton Banners , painted with calligraphy in black ink, tops with dowels, 81 3/4 in. x 17 1/2 in . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Chinese School, probably Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) , "Calligraphy Couplet", two paintings, each ink on paper, 25 1/8 in. x 14 1/4 in., mounted together as a hanging scroll. Note: Condition . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Chinese School, probably 20th c ., "Seal Script Calligraphy", ink on paper, inscribed and sealed mid-left, 31 1/2 in. x 7 1/8 in., mounted as a hanging scroll . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Chinese School, probably 20th c ., "Calligraphy Couplet", two paintings, each ink on paper, inscribed mid-right and inscribed and sealed mid-left, respectively, 53 1/4 in. x 13 in., mounted as hanging scrolls. (2 pcs.) . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

Chinese School, probably 20th c ., "Calligraphy Couplet", two paintings, ink on paper, inscribed and sealed mid-right and inscribed and sealed upper left, respectively, 56 3/4 in. x 14 7/8 in., mounted as hanging scrolls. (2 pcs.) . Provenance: By descent in the family of Ouyang Ju (1896-1958), Mayor of Guangzhou (1946-1949); to present owner

A 19th Century Persian Qajar sword with calligraphy design blade with white metal inlaid handle, together with Edward VII dress sword by Robert Mole and an early 20th Century fencing sword. (3)

A Chinese polished bronze vase decorated birds and calligraphy 28cm high

A Chinese Ivory opium pipe with Sgraffito figure decoration and metal bowl with calligraphy, length 19"

A Chinese Jade pendant with calligraphy and a bangle

Antique Chinese Silver Tone Opium Pipe. Calligraphy inscription on the side with scenes of nature on the front and obverse side. Signed. Appears to have all the parts. Some small dents to surface, needs cleaning otherwise good condition. Measures 10-3/4" H. Shipping $42.00 (estimate $50-$100)

A pair of Chinese silk mounted and gold leaf finished calligraphy scrolls, 42 x 180cm.

Two Chinese bronzed metal calligraphy weights one cast with oxen, the other with a Cicada and bamboo 27 cm L

A box of calligraphy interest including transfers, blades, typewash etc.

ONE BOX OF REFERENCE BOOKS on clocks, collectables, calligraphy, craft etcPlease note: every page of every book is not checked, if you are unable to view yourself please ask for detailed information

Type, lettering, design, etc. Specimen Book of 'Monotype' Printing Types, 3 volumes, original binders, 4to, London: Monotype Corporation, [1958]; A Catalogue of Selected Display and also a few Book Types, original boards, London: Clowes, [?1932]; and 43 others, type design and history and calligraphy, v.s. (47)

An early 20th century oriental calligraphy box with lower drawer, removeable bone brush stand and inkwells etc. 37.5 x 26.5 x 13cmH

Islamic hardwood folding chair with mother-of-pearl inlay, Arabic calligraphy, circa 1900. Condition report: see terms and conditions

A CHINESE TEA BLOCK decorated with a temple and calligraphy

Various items inc 'The Premier' lamp, tins, assorted ceramics inc Spode, stamp & calligraphy pens etc

Japanese Tenmoku bottle vase, decorated with calligraphy to one side, 20cm h, and 18th century style Tenmoku ovoid vase

AN UNUSUAL HEXAGONAL SHAPED CHINESE WOODEN TABLE LANTERN, with glass panels, inscribed with calligraphy and various birds, etc., 24” (62cm) high, together with a circular copper top occasional table, and a small candle lantern on stand. (3)

A JAPANESE COLOUR WOODBLOCK PRINT OF A COURTESAN, VARIOUSLY SIGNED WITH CALLIGRAPHY AND SEALS. 69x27cms.

A pair of Chinese silk mounted calligraphy scrolls with gold leaf decoration, 41 x 172cm.