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A Persian Copper Pedestal Bowl, possibly Safavid, 17th century, decorated with a band of calligraphy over figures and animals in a garden, on a waisted circular foot39cm diameter39cm diameter, 20cm high, foot 17cm diameterNo splits or repairs. Rims mishappen. Heavily surface marked and pitted.Signed (see extra images)

A Pair of Persian Painted and Gilt Terracotta Vases, 19th century, of ovoid form with tall cylindrical necks, decorated with panels of calligraphy and stylised foliage on a scroll ground41cm high

A Pair of Japanese Bronzed Terracotta Table Lamps, Meiji period, of baluster form, cast in relief with figures amongst pine trees and with calligraphy, on scroll feet50cm high, fitted for electricityNumerous small edge chips to the terracotta. No cracks or restoration. Wiring cut.

A Chinese Porcelain Rectangular Snuff Bottle, Qianlong mark but not of the period, painted in underglaze blue with a figure dressed in a robe and a gaming board to the reverse, three sides with calligraphy, four-character mark7cm highA Similar Pair of Snuff Bottles, of ovoid form, painted in underglaze blue and iron red with figures, bears four-character mark7cm, with coral stoppers (5)Both stoppers lacking scoops, one stopper broken in two. Porcelain in good condition, no damage or restoration.

A Japanese Mixed Metals Writing/Calligraphy Box, Meiji period, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged caddy top worked with various foliate mons within scroll borders on a lattice ground23cm wide, later converted to a jewellery boxConverted with a long hinge added to the reverse. Poorly fitted inside. Fitting could be removed and cleaned. The hinge has been screwed in place so would leave holes. Slight warping to the top but closes well. Large dent to the rim of one of the roundels on top. General wear.

A Chinese scroll painting depicting a robed lady and calligraphy, 40 by 78cms.

A large Chinese calligraphy brush with figured purple stone handle, 53cms long.

A Chinese blue & white two-handled vase decorated with figures in a landscape with calligraphy, 26cms high.

A Chinese scroll painting depicting flowers and a fir tree with calligraphy, 33 by 66cms.

A Chinese blue & white ginger jar decorated with precious objects and calligraphy, 18cms high; together with a Chinese blue & white sleeve vase decorated with vases on a cracked ice prunus ground, four character blue mark to the underside, 15.5cms high and a Chinese blue & white vase decorated with figures in a landscape, four character blue mark to the underside, 17cms high (3).Condition ReportThere are chips to the rim of the sleeve jar; ovoid vase is in good condition and the ginger jar is in good condition.

A Chinese Republic style dish decorated with fisherman and calligraphy, single character mark to base, 24cms diameter.Condition ReportThe dish is in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

Three Chinese calligraphy brushes with green soapstone / hardstone handles, each approx 27cms long (3).

Chinese school - Riverside Village Scene and Calligraphy - watercolour, framed & glazed, 68 by 44cms.

A Chinese scroll painting depicting flowers and calligraphy, 30 by 94cms.

A Chinese Republic style famille rose teapot decorated with figures and calligraphy, 10cms high; together with a similar square form brush pot decorated with a figure on a water buffalo, 12cms high; and a footed bowl decorated with flowering foliage, 12cms diameter (3).

A Chinese scroll painting depicting birds amongst flowering foliage and calligraphy, 29 by 63cms.

Four Chinese calligraphy brushes to include soapstone and porcelain handled examples,largest 31cms long (4).

Chinese school - a pair of pen & ink drawings depicting village scenes with calligraphy, framed & glazed, 78 by 37cms (2).

Three Chinese calligraphy brushes with turned soapstone handles, each approx 27cms long (3).

A Chinese calligraphy couplet, ink on paper scroll. Attribute to Li Shutong and signed Cheng Xi (Pseudonym used by Li Shutong in his youth), 39 by 156cm (2).

Three Chinese ink blocks, two with fo dog terminals and gilt calligraphy, the largest 10cms long (3).

A group of Chinese coloured woodblock type prints depicting children and calligraphy, unframed, the largest overall 40 by 33cms.

A Chinese scroll painting depicting a bird perched on bamboo with prunus and calligraphy, 26 by 58cms.

A Chinese scroll painting depicting flowers and calligraphy, 28 by 61cms.

A Chinese scroll painting depicting chrysanthemums and foliage with calligraphy, 24 by 17cms.

Five Chinese calligraphy brushes with turned red soapstone handles, the largest 31ms long (5).

A Chinese blue & white desk seal decorated with a river landscape and calligraphy, 5cms high; together with another similar, 13cms high (2).

A Chinese scroll painting depicting a chicken standing under flowering foliage and calligraphy, 28 by 58cms.

An Egyptian Cairo ware / Islamic large brass bowl and cover decorated with figures and calligraphy, 24cms high.

A very large Chinese calligraphy brush with polychromed carved handle depicting a scrolling dragon and figures, 94cms long.

Five Chinese calligraphy brushes with soapstone and agate handles, each approx 24cms long (5).

A Chinese Republic style shallow dish decorated with a river landscape and calligraphy, red seal mark to the underside, 27cms diameter.

A selection of Chinese hand painted watercolours and calligraphy all signed and stamped

RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013) COMPOSITION WITH CALLIGRAPHYsigned and dated in English nasiri 07 lower centre; inscribed A/P lower leftcollage and mixed media on handmade paperimage: 66 x 47cm; 26 x 18 1/2inframed: 83 x 63cm; 32 1/2 x 24 3/4inProvenance:Private Collection, London

RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013) COMPOSITION WITH CALLIGRAPHYsigned and dated in English nasiri 07 lower centremixed media collage on handmade paperimage: 66 x 47; 26 x 18 1/2inframed: 83.5 x 63.5cm; 32 3/4 x 25inProvenance:Private Collection, London

Nur Al-Quran (20th century Chinese) - Written calligraphy design, signed, also bearing a press cutting from the Art Scene magazine dated February 2000 giving details of the artist, together with a personal inscription 'Anthony', brush and wash, 12.5" x 19.5"; together with a modern picture depicting birds within foliage and branches, possibly Islamic, pen, ink and brush with gilding, possibly on pith paper, approximately 22" x 15.5", each framed (2)

Chinese twin-handled cast bronze tripod censor, with carved archaic style decoration, the interior with inscribed calligraphy, 5.25" high

CHINESE PASSPORT, also 2 calligraphy brushes and folder of Chinese paper -cuts

China, blue and white porcelain 'red cliff' saucer, 17th century, painted with figures in a boat below lines of calligraphy (surface wear and scratches) diam. 15,5 cm [1]

China, collection of five famille rose porcelain bowls, 19th century, four decorated with lotus and flowers, one with bamboo and calligraphy (one with hairlines) diam. 13-19 cm [5]

China, famille rose porcelain vase, 19th century, decorated with birds, peony and calligraphy h. 43 cm [1]

Japan, blue and white porcelain baluster jar and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with birds among peony and calligraphy, with interior cover, with six character mark h. 20,5 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [1] Japan, blue and white porcelain baluster jar and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with birds among peony and calligraphy, with interior cover, with six character mark (condition: in good overall condition)

China, bamboo brush-pot, bitong, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), carved in relief with figures pursuing various activities in a tree-strewn landscape, incised with calligraphy h. 17,2 cm [1]

China, bronze censer, 19th/20th century, f square shape, the sides modelled in relief with calligraphy, the openworked cover with buddhist lion (minor nicks, wear) h. 14 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [1] China, bronze censer, 19th/20th century, of square shape, the sides modelled in relief with calligraphy, the openworked cover with buddhist lion, provenance: Dutch private collection

China, inkstone in wood box, 20th century, the inkstone with gilt calligraphy, the box carved with bamboo 5 x 17 x 25,5 cm [1] China, inkstone in wood box, 20th century, the inkstone with gilt calligraphy, the box carved with bamboo

China, collection of paintings on paper, including three by Zhao Ning An and one calligraphy [6]

China, scroll painting by Zhao Ning An, depicting an abstract landscape, with seal and calligraphy 98 x 56 cm [1]

China, antique scroll on paper, depicting a continuous busy merchant scene, with calligraphy and seals (wear and some discolouration) l. 410 x 27,5 cm [1]

A Chinese 20th century watercolour on paper, depicting a bird in a tree by a river, with ink calligraphy and red seals top left, 50 cm high x 34 cm wide, laid on a blue damask silk lined paper, together with an ink painting of a Siamese cat, with ink calligraphy, 69 cm x 52 cm

A pair of Chinese framed calligraphy panels, image 96cm x 34cm

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Zhu Yunming Ming Dynasty 125 x 46cm

19th/20th Cent. Persian oil on canvas with Nastaliq calligraphy on a flowers background||PERZIË - 19°/20° EEUW schildering op doek met "nastaliq" calligrafie op een mille-fleursdecor - 39 x 49

A Chinese Porcelain Reeded Vase, Qianlong four character mark, 19th century, painted in underglaze blue with figures, calligraphy to reverse, 15cm high; together withan 18th century Japanese porcelain taper stick, with later mounts, famille rose spoon tray etc (one tray)Blue and white vase with chip to the foot, saucer with restoration throughout, two dishes with paint scratches but otherwise ok, carving with flea bit chips throughout, the taper stick is crazed

A CHINESE PORCELAIN LAMP STAND, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Decorated with a lion dog and calligraphy.

SEVEN CHINESE INK AND COLOUR PAINTINGS ON BOARD AND PAPER, DATED 1931, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE. Six rectangular boards and one paper depicting Daoist figures each with mandorla on a cloud ground. Each with calligraphy to the back dating them to the 20th year of Republic period. Probably from an ancestral hall in Jiashan Xian, north of Zhejiang province. Each loose with later gold painted frames. Artwork sizes approx. 44.5cm x 24.5cm (7) In worn condition with flaking and pealing to the board. Af condition.

A VERY LARGE CHINESE INK AND COLOUR ON PAPER, 20TH CENTURY. Of lotus flowers with calligraphy and two red seals, signed. Framed and glazed, total frame size 154cm x 83.5cm. Artwork size approx. 136cm x 68cm. Provenance: Acquired in Yangshou, China in the 1990s. Artwork in good condition. Frame with slight damage to top left corner.

A LARGE CHINESE FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY INK ON PAPER, 20TH CENTURY. Stylised Chinese characters with added gold flecks. Signed with one red seal mark. Framed and glazed, frame total size 142cm x 43cm. Artwork size approx. 131cm x 32cm. Provenance: Acquired in Yangshou, China in the 1990s.

A LARGE FRAMED CHINESE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER, DATED 1941. Winter landscape scene with the Zhujiang river and mountain range in the background. With calligraphy to top left with two red seal marks, Tang Nairong, 1941. Framed and glazed. Total frame size 131cm x 70cm.Creasing to artwork paper however in good overall condition with distressed frame.

A LARGE FRAMED CHINESE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER, DATED 1941. Spring landscape scene featuring a boat in the Zhujiang river. With calligraphy to top right with two red seal marks, Tang Nairong, 1941. Framed and glazed. Total frame size 131cm x 70cm.Creasing to paper in good overall condition with a distressed frame.

A LARGE FRAMED CHINESE INK AND COLOUR ON PAPER, DATED 1981. Landscape scene of a waterfall in the Li river in Guangxi province. With calligraphy and one red seal, dated March 1981. Framed and glazed. Total frame size 136cm x 77cmOverall good condition.