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A LARGE FRAMED JAPANESE PAINTING ON PAPER. Depicting a figure on a low chair gazing upwards in thought, with calligraphy. 'Climbing Orchid Mountain on an autumn day', by Tang dynasty poet Meng Haoran. From Rogues Gallery, Hong Kong. Framed and glazed. Total frame size 144cm x 57cm.Overall good condition with frame as new.

CHINESE SCROLL CALLIGRAPHY PAINTING BY PROF. YAN TIEZHEN, ink on paper, inscribed and dated 1985 with red seal left side, 63.5 x 43 cm. Provenance: Prof Yan was introduced to the vendor in 1984 while teaching in China and over the course of the next two years, the scrolls were given to him by the artist. The vendor had it mounted on a scroll in Tianjin.

A SET OF NINE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN GRADUATING CUPS, LATE QING DYNASTY. Each decorated to the exterior with figures and calligraphy expect the smallest cup which has a single seated figure to the interior. Each with gilt rim. Probably Tongzhi period (1861-75). 3.6cm - 9.6cm diam. (9) The largest cup with small chip leading into a 5cm vertical hairline, with a further shallow chip to rim and one other 5cm hairline. The rest of the cups are in good overall condition.

A Chinese Republic period porcelain plaque, decorated in the Famille Rose palette with children playing by court ladies, with calligraphy top right, 56 cm high x 34 cm wide

A set of Japanese kutani wedding ceremonial tea cups, Meiji/Taisho period, intricately decorated with the Hyakunin Isshu 100 poets, on gilt ground, with knopped lids, the interior with micro-calligraphy, the undersides with red and gilt mark, larger one 10 cm high

A small Chinese blue and white teacup and lid, with apocryphal four character mark to underside, together with a Chinese ceramic planter with calligraphy and landscape, 16 cm wide, and a 20th century ginger jar with enamelled figural scene with Cai Shen, god of prosperity, with attendants, in a garden, 16.5 cm high

A Middle Eastern brass bowl, probably Persian Mamluk revival, with engraved decoration to the exterior with Arabic calligraphy and geometric design, 14 cm high x 23 cm diameter

A Japanese woodblock print, late Meiji period, depicting chrysanthemums, with multiple red seal stamps on the left and calligraphy to the right, within a glazed frame

A Chinese Qing dynasty style scroll painting, ink on paper laid on silk, depicting a riverside landscape with mountains and pagoda, with calligraphy and various red seal stamps, the work 71 cm x 37.5 cm

Modern Chinese calligraphy set, boxed, 21cm, another part calligraphy set, brush box and a compressed tea disc.Qty: 4

A Hindustan illustrated manuscript, possibly Mughal period (16th-19thC), painted with a reserve of birds, and a lioness attacking a buffalo, within a border of detailed calligraphy, 33cm x 21.5cm.

A SET OF FOUR METAL RELIEF CALLIGRAPHY PANELS Each with a central reserve of calligraphy within a mountainous landscape, wood frames 111cm H x 39cm W Provenance: Property from the Ying Kee Hong estate Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A SMALL WHITE RELIEF DECORATED BALUSTER VASE Of square section with twin handles, decorated with a scholar seated beneath bamboo and the reverse with a scholar beneath a willow tree, the sides with panels of calligraphy, four character mark to base, probably 1st half 20th C. 15.5cm high Condition: Condition Report Two small chips to the foot rim, some staining in many areas This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A BLUE AND WHITE 'HATCHER CARGO' PORCELAIN JAR Transitional period, mid-17th Century circa 1643, Decorated to both sides with a rectangular reserve, one with a bird swooping above a lotus pond; the other with butterflies above flowering branches and rocks, both with calligraphy inscriptions The present style of jar was key to dating the 'Hatcher Wreck' discovered in 1983, two such jars were found with covers dated to Spring 1643 A similar jar with its dated cover illustrated The Nanking Cargo, Michael Hatcher and Anthony Thorncroft, 1987, p83 22.5cm high Provenance: Lots 1-15 A private collection of 'Hatcher Cargo' items, acquired from Michael Hatcher by the current vendor Condition: Condition Report there is some degradation to the glaze throughout and the jar has a slightly matt finish. There is also light brown staining to the glaze throughout. An area of firing flaw to the underside of the base. Remnants of and some light sea encrustation growth, mainly to the interior. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A GROUP OF SIX FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES Decorated in famille rose enamels with deer; birds; figures etc., some shallow relief moulded, all with calligraphy to the reverse * Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A LARGE QIANJIANG STYLE CYLINDRICAL PORCELAIN TEAPOT Decorated to one side with figures and pagodas in an extensive mountainous landscape, the reverse with a panel of calligraphy, gilt borders, lift off cover and wrought metal handles, base with iron red indistinct printed mark, early-mid 20th Century 21cm high Provenance: Lots 242-271 Property from a private family collection, Cluny Rd, Singapore Condition: Condition Report Small nibbles to the glaze on the tip of the spout, wear to the gilt borders, some glaze wear to sections holding the handles This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN LANDSCAPE VASE 2nd half 20th Century, painted with a continuous mountainous river landscape with a figure fishing from a boat, and inscribed with calligraphy, on a pale celadon coloured glaze 46.5cm high Provenance: Lots 242-271 Property from a private family collection, Cluny Rd, Singapore Condition: Condition Report The vase appears in good condition This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A LARGE SET OF FOUR MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID HARDWOOD PANELS Each inlaid with panel of calligraphy within decorative foliate borders, the. bottom of each panel with vases of flowers and other auspicious objects Each panel 179 x 23cm Provenance: Lots 242-271 Property from a private family collection, Cluny Rd, Singapore Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

An 18th century Ottoman hand carved wooden panel, 84 cm by 26 cm. On it there is calligraphy and stylized flowers.The piece is in good condition.

This calligraphy is a page from a Quran from the 18th century. The text is illuminated and heightened in parts with gold leaf.On the back it has a label from art dealer Aalderink.The dimensions are 26 by 29 cm with frame and 14,5 by 8,5 cm without frame.

This book contains valuable writings on morphology, rhetoric, and the rules of poetry. It is handwritten in Moroccan calligraphy in black and red ink. The author is Shaykh Abd Allah Wakeel Belkasim bin Muhammad Al-YamamiThe book was written 1166 AH (1748 AD) and has 60 pages. The dimensions are 25 by 19 cm.

This is a valuable book on morphology, rhetoric, and the rules of poetry. it is written by hand in Moroccan calligraphy in black and red ink during the 18th century. It is in good condition, 20 pages and is 24 by 8 cm.

This is a valuable book on the origins of Hajj, its rules, conditions and rituals, the principles of disposition upon death and the rules of burial.It is handwritten in Moroccan calligraphy in black and red ink in the year 1196 AH (1778 AD)The original owner of the book was Sheikh Muhammad Al-Namimy.The book contains 210 pages, it is in average condition and measures 22 by 18 cm. It still has its original leather cover.

This calligraphy on cobalt blue by Izette Efendi has the text of surah al-Qalam. It is written in Thuluth calligraphy and dated 1111 AH (1690 AD).The calligraphy has some repairs and is 42 by 28 cm.

This helmet is exactly like the ceremonial helmet of Sultan Fatih Mehmet worn during his conquest of Istanbul. The original is exhibited at the Military Museum of Harbiye.On the helmet there are the text of the Surah of the Conquest (Al-Fatih)(سورة ألفتح) and the names of the four Caliphs. The calligraphy is by İsmail Hakkı Altunbezer, one of the late Ottoman calligraphers.The art of illumination was used in the decorations, and the interior is covered with felt. It is adorned with stones of turquoise and red and green agate. It is designed and certified by a private art gallery.A 22 micron coating has been applied on the golden helmet and it has been patented by the Turkish patent institute. The helmet comes with certificate from this institute.The helmet is in very good condition. Although on the left side of the helmet, there is a 3,5 cm long disfigurement due to sticking tape.

An Ottoman era, ornate calligraphy with marbling and hand illuminations. It is dated 1286 HD (1870 AD) and written by Abdul Salam Efendi. He was a Damascus student, and his teacher was Mehmet Sakir Efendi.The text is an Arabic Hadith about the virtue of Zikrullah: He who cuts flavor increases the commemoration of death. Because the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, Because If you understand it in narrowness, Allah will widen it for you and make you satisfied with it.

This handwritten 19th century document by İhsan Efendi (1873 - 1945), shows the same text (letters) in three types of calligraphy Thuluth, Nask and Meshk.It is in very good condition and the dimensions without frame are 49 x 70 cm.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Zhu Yunming 135 x 46cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Mi Fu 75 x 46cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Dong Qichang 125 x 49cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Huang Daozhou H: 82.5cm; W: 43cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A collection of 45 reference books List of Islamic Art Books and Reference Works comprisingLings, M., The Quranic Art of Calligraphy and Illumination (World of Islam Festival Trust, 1976)James, D., Qurans of the Mamluks (Thames and Hudson, 1988)James, D., Qurans and Bindings from the Chester Beatty Library, A Facsimile Exhibition (World of Islam Festival Trust, 1980)Haldane D., Islamic Bookbindings (World of Islam Festival Trust, 1983)Gray B., The World History of Rashid al-Din, a Study of the Royal Asiatic Society Manuscript (London, 1978)Talbot Rice, D. & Gray, B., The Illustrations to the World History of Rashid al-Din (Edinburgh, 1976)Erdmann K., The Oriental Carpet (English translation of Der Orientalische Knüpfteppich), (The Crosby Press, 1976)Ford, P.R.J., Oriental Carpet Design (Thames and Hudson, 1993)Lane, A., Early Islamic Pottery (London, 1947)Lane, A., Later Islamic Pottery (London, 1971)Ettinghausen, R., Arab Painting (Geneva, 1977)Atil, E., Art of the Arab World (Washington D.C, 1975)Ed. Komaroff, L. & Carboni, S., The Legacy of Genghis Khan, Courtly Art and Culture in Western Asia, 1256 1535 (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2003)À lombre dAvincenne, La médecine au temps des califes (Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 1996Islamic Art & Patronage, Treasures from Kuwait (The al-Sabah Collection, 1990)Nasr, S.H., Islamic Science, an illustrated study, (World of Islam Festival Trust, 1976)Safwat, N.F., A Collectors Eye, Islamic Calligraphy in Qurans and other Manuscripts (London, 2010)Ed. Drake Boehm, B. & Holcomb, M., Jerusalem 1000-1400, Every People Under Heaven (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2016)Art of Islam, Heavenly Art, Earthly Beauty (Amsterdam, 2000)Lart du livre arabe du manuscrit au livre dartiste, (Bibliothèque nationale de France, 2001)Ed. Harley, J.B. & Woodward, D., Cartography in the Traditional Islamic and South Asian Societies (The University of Chicago Press, 1992)Schmitz, B., Islamic Manuscripts in the New York Public Library (Oxford and New York, 1992)Nerssesian, V., Treasures form the Ark (British Library, 2001)Jones, P. M., Medieval Medicine in Illuminated Manuscripts (British Library, 1998)Massoudy, H., Calligraphie Arabe Vivante (Paris, 1981)Kumar, A., Illuminations, The Writing Traditions of Indonesia (Jakarta, 1996)Blair, S., Islamic Calligraphy (Edinburgh, 2006)Splendeur et Majesté, Corans de la Bibliothèque nationale (Paris, 1987)Livres de Parole, Torah, Bible, Coran (Bibliothèque nationale de France, 2005)Arts de LIslam des Origines à 1700 dans les collections publiques françaises (Paris, 1971)Lings, M. & Safadi, Y., The Quran (British Library, World of Islam Festival, 1976)Von Karabacek, J., Arab Paper (London, 2001)Prachtkorane aus tausend Jahren, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek München (1998)The Message & The Monsoon, Islamic Art of Southeast Asia (Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 2005)Mightier than the Sword, Arabic Script: beauty and meaning (Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 2004)Six Centuries of Islamic Art in China (Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 2001)Al-Kalima, (Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 2003)Ed. Porter, V., Hajj, Journey to the heart of Islam (British Museum, 2012)Losty, J.P., The Art of the Book in India (British Library, 1982)Raby, J., Qajar Portraits (London, 1999)Avrin,L., Scribes, Scripts & Books (Chicago, London, 1991)Afghanistan Observed 1830-1920 (British Library 2010)Rogers, J.M., Mughal Miniatures (British Museum, 1993)Farès, B., Le Livre de la Thériaque (Cairo, 1953)Déroche, F., Manuel de codicologie des manuscrits en écriture arabe (Bibliothèque nationale de France, 2000)

A Quran folio in Muhaqqaq, Shiraz, Iran, circa 1525-1550, Arabic manuscript on paper, a single folio from a Qur'an with 12 ll. of Muhaqqaq to the page in black and gold, each line written within a ruled panel on varying coloured ground, a practice extremely rare in any period, verse markers of illuminated six-pointed stars in gold circles, the text bordered to the left by decorative motifs that mark the fifth and tenth verses - a fine eight-pointed, blue-bordered star with a golden centre and a brightly coloured floral design - and a cartouche richly illuminated in gold and colour, filled with arabesque and a central palmette, folio 44 cm high; 29.5 cm diam.Published: Paper Parchment Steel & Stone, Calligraphy and the Arts of Islam from the 8th to the 19th century, exhibition catalogue, Spink, 27 April - 15 May 1 1998, no. 12;Another folio is in the Khalili Collection of Islamic Art and illustrated in David James, 'After Timur', 1992, Qur'ans of the 15th and 16th Centuries, no. 42, pp. 170-171

Two framed Persian nastaliq calligraphy panels, Iran, 16th century, ink and opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, the first with 4 diagonal lines of text within cloudbands on a gold ground, within floral borders, with a quatrain quoted by the Persian Sufi poet Abu Said Abul Khayr (d.1049AH; the second calligraphy containing 4ll of nastaliq script on cloudbands on a gold ground, the author unrecorded, within floral borders, both framed and glazed, 26.4 x 18cm. and 26.4 x 17cm. (2)The second calligraphy: The 2nd and 4th verses read:رشته ای بر گردنم افکنده دوستمی کشد هر جا، که خاطرخواه اوستThrowing a string around my neckhe pulls a friend wherever he wants

Layla visits Majnun in the wilderness, probably an illustration from a Khamsa of Amir Khusraw Dehlavi, Qajar Iran, 19th century, opaque pigments on paper heightened with gilt, bordered with calligraphic panels in nasta’liq, the Fatiha to the left attributed on reverse to Mir ‘Imad, and a couplet by Ahmad al-Husayni to the right, laid on gold sprinkled ground, calligraphy 33 x 20cm.

Two lines of calligraphy, Ottoman Turkey, possibly in the hand of a follower of Yaqut, Arabic manuscript on paper, with 2ll. of horizontal elegant black naskh, 25 x 11cm. 

A Group of Important Works - To be sold Without ReserveA Khorassan engraved bronze lampstand, Northwest Persia, 12th-13th century, cast in three sections, the base with three hoof feet and six drop-shaped indentations divided by three pronounced knops, rising to a separate pillar stem resting between two vase forms, supporting a separate and possibly associated circular tray with vertical rim with pierced design, engraved all over with elegant naskh and kufic calligraphy and roundels or panels containing birds, harpies or scrolling motifs, small losses in the rim, 56cm. highProvenance: Formerly in the Private Collection of Mr M.S. since 1978.

A pair of Qajar brass openwork candlesticks, Persia, 19th century, each on a spreading foot and rising in sections, pierced to the centres with lozenge-shaped foliate bands between cartouches of figures hunting on horseback and bands of calligraphy to the feet and rims, the trays with upright stick, 32.5cm. high (2)

Reza Mafi (Iranian, 1943 - 1982),Untitled (Green Calligraphy)signed in farsi, lower leftmixed media and paint on board22 x 48 cm.Condition Report: Slight damages to the paint on the left side.

Property of a Gentleman Persian 18th Century (?) A green seal Green glass with ornate Persian calligraphy carving  Dimensions: 1 in. (H) x 1.25 in. (W)

Collection of framed prints and engravings. George Bickham, three plates of calligraphy with vignettes and decorations, 32 x 20cm (plate); After Sandby, Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, small engraving, mounted with a pencil sketch of the Hall Stables below dated 1784, 16 x 24cm; a map of Hertfordshire by Robert Morden, 37 x 45cm; David Roberts, Craigmillar Castle, lithograph, 38 x 51cm; L. Beck, The Young King at the Butts, woodcut, Vienna edition 1775; others by Joseph Nash, etc (17)

A set of three Islamic white metal / silver bowls, 20th century, each profusely engraved / chased with Islamic calligraphy and stylised foliate decoration within shaped reserves, rolled rims, 5 5/8in. (14.4cm.) diameter, weight 23.8 tr.oz. (3)

A large Chinese bronze circular mirror, crisply cast with leaves and pendants within a raised band, the outer section with a band of calligraphy and panels of assorted leaves and scrolls within a beaded and geometric outer band, 21cm diameter

AN ENGRAVED BRASS BOWL, EGYPT, 19TH CENTURY of tapered form, the sides profusely decorated with a band of thuluth calligraphy, 9.5cm high, 12cm diam.Provenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details)

A KASHAN TURQUOISE GLAZED CALLIGRAPHIC TILE, PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY the main band of moulded naskh calligraphy reading '[ri]dhwan' ('garden') surmounted by a border of repeated palmette motifs, mounted, 26 x 29cmProvenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details); Sotheby's, London, 7 October 2015, lot 301; previously collection of Xavier Guerrand-Hermès.Exhibited: Calligraphies en terres d'Islam, Musée Champollion, Figeac, 6 April-3 June 2012Published: Yves Porter and Richard Castinel, Calligraphies en terres d'Islam, Musée Champollion, Figeac, 2012, p.26

Mixed lot of pewter and yellow metal bone teapots, pewter pots with back painted glass panels and polychrome decorated with figures in gardens and pavilions. Together with a yellow metal and bone Japanese teapot with polychrome decoration of figures, trees and calligraphy. (3)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

A very fine 12-13th century Seljuk Persian Khurasan silver and copper inlaid bronze bowl with Kufic calligraphy around the rim H.11cm D.17cm

A fine 12th century Persian Seljuk Khurasan miniature bronze bucket with a band of fine Kufic calligraphy, swing handle, raised on three feet, H.7cm

A very fine and large 14th century Persian Ilkhanid fars silver inlaid brass bowl with calligraphy and figural decoration, marks to base, H.12cm D.24cm

A fine 15th century Mamluk tinned copper pouring vessel with fine calligraphy and arabesque decoration, H.9.5cm L.20cm

A 15th century Egyptian Mamluk brass candlestick base bearing calligraphy and cup symbols, top is a later wooden addition, H.19cm

A fine complete 19th century or earlier Moroccan tiles panel depicting Kufic calligraphy, 13cm x 103cm

Chinese blue and white tea bowl and stand, Republic/20th century, painted with a bird perched on a branch, calligraphy to reverse, seal mark to base, 7cm high without standGood condition. Tiny pre-firing chip to footrim and some sedimentation inside which can be cleaned.

A LARGE CHINESE WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER OF A CROUCHING TIGER AMONGST REEDS, with two red character seals and calligraphy.110cm x 65cmMounted in silk border, wooden frame and glazed with Chinese hanging clips.**Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**

A CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF A MAN CROUCHING BESIDE FOLIAGE, 150cm x 80cmWith calligraphy and three red seal marks  **Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL** 

A CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER, depicting blossom trees and daisies, 122cm x 68cmWith calligraphy and faint red seal marks mounted in a silk border and frame **Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**   

A LARGE CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR OF A RIVER WITH TREES AND A LOOMING MOUNTAIN,95cm x 55cmWith calligraphy and red seals in a faux bamboo frame and glazed 

A LARGE CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER OF A BIRD IN A BLOSSOM TREE,118cm x 60cmWith calligraphy and three red character seals, mounted in silk border, framed and glazed  

A LARGE CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER OF A BIRD BESIDE FLOWERS,94cm x 47cmWith calligraphy and two red seal marks.Mounted in a silk border, framed and glazed.**Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**

A CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF TWO CATS WATCHING GOLDFISH,79cm x 53cmWith calligraphy and three red seal marks to left hand side**Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**