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A Chinese bronze jardiniere, band of stylized dragons with lappets below, interior of base with leaf, cloud scrolls and calligraphy - diam 33cm CONDITION REPORTbase repaired with solder, stand possibly later

A Chinese porcelain famille rose hexagonal teapot decorated with figures and rows of calligraphy, height 11cm, a Chinese porcelain famille verte teapot with replacement metal spount, height 9cm, a Chinese porcelain Canton teapot, height 13cm and two floral decorated stem vases, both height 10cm. Damage to all three teapots.

A Chinese painted scroll of a fishing boat with a mountainous background, length 74cm, together with a Chinese calligraphy scroll with character marks and red seal mark, length 196cm.

A Japanese red lacquer wall plaque decorated with bone figures of fighting birds and clouds, diameter 48.5cm, together with a Japanese bronze hand mirror, the back decorated with a flowering tree, cranes and a row of calligraphy, the handle with rattan covering, length 28.5cm.

A Chinese zither with retail stamp 'Tak Shing, Mod Plan Street', the strings attached to metal pegs, the central drawer containing a metal hammer decorated with calligraphy, the wooden case gilt decorated with figures, clouds, rocks and calligraphy scroll, 67 x 31cm.

Two Japanese painted scrolls of geisha girls, one signed with character mark and seal, a painting of a fisherman and a page of calligraphy with red seal mark.

A Syrian Islamic occasional table with mother of pearl and ivory inlay, together with a Burmese occasional table with Islamic calligraphy and another Islamic table.

Three Japanese woodblock prints, the first depicting two warriors on horseback traversing a river, under fire from archers on the river bank, with calligraphy scroll and character marks, 35 x 47.5cm, the second depicting a ceremonial battle, a band in attendance with numerous character marks, 35 x 47.5cm, the third depicting warriors in a mountainous landscape with numerous character marks, 35 x 47.5cm.

A Chinese porcelain Republic period vase, decorated with figures in a winter river side scene, calligraphy and red seal marks to the rear and red seal to the underside, height 15cm. Good condition, no cracks or chips. Handles good. Black flecks in glaze to rim but no damage

A Chinese silk mounted scroll of calligraphy and strong characters, W. 32cm.

Liu Shuxiang calligraphy on rice paper 'Spring Has Arrived, Fish Turns into Dragon, The Season Has Come, Flys the Fine of Peaches and Plums, Blessed' seal mark for the artefact of Beijing

A pair of 18th Century Ottoman damascene calligraphy scissors, length 22cm. Condition - very good, no damage/repair, minor wear only.

AUCTION CATALOGUES - CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & PAINTINGS - a collection of approx 62 auction catalogues on the subjects of Chinese art, scrolls and calligraphy from a variety of auction houses (English and abroad) to include Sotheby's, Bonhams and Christie's.

20th century AD. A pair of porcelain figures of Qing emprors with blue and white painted decoration, consisting: one with conical cap with double jewel to the top; smiling face with moustache, long pigtail to the back; robes with wide collars and split at the front, decorated with Imperial dragons and clouds, string of beads around neck; holding a Ruyi sceptre in right hand; one with tiered cap with double jewel to the top, smiling face with open mouth and goattee beard, long pigtail to the back; long robes with wide collar and decorated with Imperial dragons and clouds, string of beads around neck; calligraphy brush held in left hand; both with marks to base. 1.70 kg, 37cm (14 1/2"). From the Cheuk family collection; acquired before 1990. [2, No Reserve]. Fine condition.

A Chinese carved Hediao nut, 20th century, finely carved as a barge with figures and hinged doors, the base with eight rows of fine calligraphy, 5cm, on lotus carved stand and another similar barge on stand, 4.5cm (4).

Chinese porcelain vase decorated with carp and calligraphy, converted to a lamp, the vase 28cm high.

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany Stationery Box, the leather lined lid fitted with letter opener, calligraphy dipper pen, and pencil holder, opening to reveal and interior fitted with letter compartments, leather blotter folder, ink well, ivorine 'slate', and two drawers, one containing seal and sealing wax, and fall front opening out as a writing slope, with tooled leather surface, side drop handles (one missing), 13in (33cm) wide.

LARGE CHINESE FANtogether with a calligraphy decorated wall hanging

CHINESE WU SHUANG PU DECORATED OVOID VASEpossibly 19th century, decorated with warriors and panels of calligraphy, the base marked with a double circle, 24cm high

A Chinese silver parasol handle decorated with blossom and calligraphy, 24cm long, 3oz and a serving spoon decorated with calligraphy, stamped TC, 3oz (2)

An Anglo-Chinese carved and stained wood military armchair the back decorated with The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment 5th Battalion India 1914.15.16 surrounded by dragons, foliage and key pattern joined by dragons, foliage and key pattern joined by dragon arms above calligraphy and dragon entwined legs, 103cm high, together with photograph of the battalion (2)

A Cantonese famille rose teapot and cover painted with figures, calligraphy, birds, flowers and precious objects (repaired), 27cm wide

A Chinese circular box and cover painted with a mother child in a garden above a band of calligraphy, 8cm diameter, a vase painted with an extensive landscape, 13cm high and a tea bowl painted with green dragons (cracked), 8cm diameter (3)

An 18th century Chinese monochrome watercolour flower painting, with calligraphy and red seal marks, 11 x 11½in. (28 x 29.25cm.); together with three 18th / 19th century Chinese woodblock flower prints. (4)

A modern Kashmir tree of life rug, the dark blue shaped arched ground decorated with a tree with birds, cranes and an eagle carrying a hare, another hare fleeing, all above a buff 'ground' with trees and birds, within a pale brown border of alternate floral and calligraphy panels, 101½ x 60in. (258 x 152.25cm.).

A Chinese elm wood and vellum hand drum, probably early 20th century, the vellum skin with iron nail head border, decorated with two printed figures of scholars and for character mark, further calligraphy printed and also to a label verso, 10¾in. (27.25cm.) diameter; together with a Chinese blue and white shouldered ovoid vase, probably early 20th century, decorated with dragons amidst flames, below a ruyi and pendant border, the neck with stiff leaves, four character mark to base, 12in. (30.5cm.) high, broken and glued. (2), * Condition: Drum - Good, original condition. Paper calligraphy label to underside worn and losses from one side. Vellum dirty but not damaged. Lacks four nails. Vase: Large break from lower neck through main body of vase. Large chip missing from edge of break to body, and some glaze flaking from elsewhere along break.

An Indian erotic watercolour painting, probably early 20th century, depicting cavorting figures forming the body and head of a camel, flanked by calligraphy, 5¼ x 8¼in. (13.25 x 21cm.).

An antique Chinese bronze mirror on hardwood stand, the back of the mirror cast with raised calligraphy, birds, animals and flowers and with a central mounting socket, on a tall, carved and pierced hardwood stand, the mirror 15½in. (39.25cm.) diameter, the stand 20in. (50.75cm.) wide, overall height 27in. (68.5cm.).

A quantity of calligraphy pens, a Waterman fountain pen, a scrimshaw ruler, a cased set of coin scales, and a pair of mother of pearl opera glasses

Three various Chinese calligraphy brushes

Large Chinese bamboo and bone mounted calligraphy brush together with a small rectangular brass box with jadeite insert

A Pak Tong white metal opium pipe and accoutrements with engraved decoration of figures to one side and calligraphy to the back.

Three Japanese Satsuma beakers calligraphy to interiors, 7.5 cm high

A MAHOGANY CASED TEN AIRE SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, Circa 1880 The cross banded case with ebonized molded edge; a hand painted Nautical Scene to the lid (worn) and hand calligraphy tune card signed by Walter Marty, Herisau B.H.A. Ste. Croix, Switzerland & London; unrestored, working order, painting rubbed and worn, slight veneer losses, signs of old woodworm, 7 x 24 x 11 inches

A Chinese dinner service 1960s-70s. White glazed and with blue calligraphy Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung. Forty seven pieces.

A 19th century Chinese style baluster vase. Powder blue ground and with gilt decoration showing peonies and chrysanthemums under stylized bands and with round panels of calligraphy, 44.5cm. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Some restoration to the rim.

A Chinese cast bronze mirror 20cm diameter with calligraphy mounted on a carved and pierced wooden stand

A pair of Chinese hand painted and gold leaf decorated calligraphy scrolls, 49 x 170cm.

Japanese bronze figure of a standing bull, stamped calligraphy signature to base, 8" long; together with a Japanese baluster vase applied with grapevine, stamped signature to base, 9" high (2)

Japanese School carved ivory okimono of a scholar and pupil knelt at a table drinking tea in front of a plaque carved with Koi carp, red seal calligraphy mark to base, 4.5" high

Japanese School carved ivory okimono of a street fruit vendor and old man seated on a log, inscribed calligraphy mark to base, 7" high

FOUR BUTTER MOULDS AND A PRINTED BOOK, TIBET, 19TH/20TH CENTURY the moulds each carved in low relief, with Buddhist symbols and calligraphy, the book with horizontal printed paper folios enclosed in plain wood covers 10 x 38.5cm and smaller

A KOFTGARI CHARGER, PUNJAB, INDIA, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY iron, with gold and silver damascening, the scalloped rim with appliqué edging, the foliate decoration with nasta'liq calligraphy in the cavetto, chequerboard and chevron designs on the underside 40cm diam.

A Chinese silk calligraphy scroll or banner, painted with lines of verse, red seal mark, 202cm long, 43cm wide, 19th/early 20th century

Caran d'Ache Hong Kong 1997 limited edition fountain pen - this magnificent pen designed by the World famous Hong Kong architect and artist Tao Ho, was made to commemorate the return of Hong Kong to Chinese Sovereignty on July 1st 1997. It glitters with Swarovski crystals and carries the message 'One Country, two Systems', in elegant Chinese calligraphy, medium 18k gold nib, limited edition 0161 of 1997

Chinese silver swing handle basket with engraved calligraphy to both sides and impressed maker's mark to base, 19cm high approx

Pair of Chinese silver cups with saucers decorated with engraved scenes and calligraphy, 10.6cm diameter, 307 grams approx, tested 950/1000 purity

Ten Chinese silver spoons with decorative calligraphy to handles and bowls, impressed maker's mark to back, 15.5cm long, 320 grams approx, tested 950/1000 purity

Six Chinese Ye Ching silver spoons with calligraphy finials, with impressed YE CHING STERLING marks, 14.3cm long, 92 grams approx

Six Chinese silver coffee spoons with pierced calligraphy finials, 10.7cm long, 45 grams approx, tested 950/1000 purity

Chinese LIFENG & CO pierced silver bowl with floral and calligraphy scalloped sides and 3 ball feet, impressed marks to base, 23.3cm diameter, 5.8cm high, 267 grams approx

Antique Chinese ivory paint brush with carved calligraphy and floral decoration, L23cm approx

Circa 1920 Japanese ivory trinket box with cultural landscape scene and calligraphy decoration, D6.5cm approx

Oriental enamelled calligraphy box 20cm wide approx

H.Audrey, watercolour, The Nunk, Indian watercolour with calligraphy plus other pictures

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ILLUSTRATIONS ON SILKPair of calligraphy samplers, each 9" dia. (sight), one each executed by the Chinese calligraphers HUANG ZIYUAN (1837-1918) and Li Yu. The example by Huang Ziyuan depicts a selection of fruits with flowers, and adds six lines of Chinese calligraphy, while the example by Li Yu features approximately seventeen lines of calligraphy in several groups, executing several complex and intricate characters. The verso of one frame bears the pencil inscription: "From the Tung Hoy [Viceroy to Nanking] collection procured by H. Gerry Gardner fm. director Hong Kong-Shanghai Bank 1911/1912", which dates the pieces to the late nineteenth-early twentieth century. In Chinese culture, flowers and fruits often carry symbolic meetings derived from literary sources, and representations of these span Chinese media. Each bears minor soiling and one or two small holes, not affecting the subject, else very good. Framed, untranslated by us, worthy of further research.

Chinese blue and white painted vase having a squat body and long neck, decorated with a procession of figures leaving a pavilion whilst a lady bids farewell from a terrace, the neck with poetic calligraphy, the underside with defaced six character mark, 42.5cm high Condition: The base has been drilled and the hole goes right through the six character mark, there is a hairline crack running across the base which extends 60mm up one side of the vase across the base and approx 30mm up the opposite side - **General condition consistent with age

A calligraphy scroll the six column inscription in terracotta red, 111 x 38cm (43.75 x 15 in)

Grouping of Amethyst Snuff Bottle and Calligraphy Brush Writing Set. Both are in original boxes. Good condition. Snuff bottle measures 2" H. Shipping $35.00 (estimate $100-$150)

A SET OF FOUR CHINESE PORCELAIN PLAQUES, 20TH CENTURY Each painted with a mountainous landscape, with small figures, pagodas and sanpans and with calligraphy, framed, 31cm x 21cm. (4)