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A Large Chinese Porcelain Calligraphy Vase Decorated in the Famille Rose Palette with Birds in Blossoming Branches, Calligraphy Inscription and Floral Trim on Pink Ground, Red Seal Mark to Base, 45.4cm high

A silver cigarette box,London 1945, the lid with engraved initials.10.5cm together with another similar example,with engraved initials, dated 1927,18cm widea silver Egyptian bowl,900 standard and cat national mark, 1936-37, engraved with Islamic calligraphy,10.2cm diameterand a WMF jardiniere,with embossed three-leaf clover, and glass liner,32cm wide (4)Condition ReportDents to the cigarette boxes; the lid does not sit flush to the smaller example and the hallmarks are rubbed and illegible to the larger example. Chips and nibbles to the glass liner.

Ruth Sulke, a cork bark and gilt metal classic Chinese calligraphy of a Chinese poem appliqué wall panel, width 108cm, height 169cm

A Persian two-handled lidded bowl decorated with figures within panels and calligraphy around the upper rim, 12cms high.

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

An Islamic Cairo ware brass bowl, the decoration incorporating Hebrew calligraphy, 10cms diameter.

A Chinese porcelain plaque decorated with figures and calligraphy, 25 by 36cms.Condition ReportGood condition with no damage or repair.

A Chinese blue & white tea bowl decorated with rocks and calligraphy, 5.5cms high.

A Chinese white metal mounted bone water pipe decorated with figures and calligraphy, 19.5cms high.

A Chinese bronze figural weight, 4cms high; together with a circular bronze vase fitting; and three bronze plaques decorated with calligraphy.

A Chinese Republic style vase decorated with landscapes and calligraphy within panels, on a celadon ground, blue seal mark to the underside, 31cms high.

A Chinese Republic style brush pot decorated with a river landscape within panels, on an associated hardwood stand, red seal mark to the underside; together with a Chines Republic style baluster vase decorated with figures and calligraphy, 31cms high (2).

A pair of Chinese tea cups decorated with flowers, birds and calligraphy, on a turquoise ground, four character red mark to the underside, 6.5cms high; together with four other Chinese porcelain tea cups (5).

A group of three Chinese watercolours depicting mountainous scenes and calligraphy, framed & glazed, 30cms diameter (3).

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Zhao Mengfu93x47cmColonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonaldSir Claude Maxwell MacDonald (1852-1915) was a British diplomat and British Minister to China in 1896.Sir Claude MacDonald was a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG), and was a First Class knight-errant. Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO). Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the civilian version. Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of the Bath (KCB), military version - awarded on November 29, 1900, "for service in recent operations in China," among other honors.On April 24, 1896, he became British Minister to the Qing Dynasty, leased Weihaiwei from the Qing Government, obtained the right to build five railroads including the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway for British merchant groups, and signed the Treaty of Extension of the Hong Kong Boundary with the Qing Government, leasing the New Territories to the Qing Court.During his stay in China, he often discussed Chinese art collection and art research, and once took a photo in front of a Chinese palace.Sir Claude MacDonald's collection of Chinese works of art was so large during his time in China that he traveled between China and Japan from 1900 to 1912, and returned to England with a large collection of Asian works of art, some of which were dedicated to George V. When Sir Claude MacDonald died in London on September 10, 1915, a large number of his works of art were sold to an American collector. The lots in this sale are offered anonymously by the American collector, whose father purchased them from the estate of Sir Donaldson.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Huang Tingjian108x48cmColonel Sir Claude Maxwell MacDonaldSir Claude Maxwell MacDonald (1852-1915) was a British diplomat and British Minister to China in 1896.Sir Claude MacDonald was a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG), and was a First Class knight-errant. Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO). Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the civilian version. Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of the Bath (KCB), military version - awarded on November 29, 1900, "for service in recent operations in China," among other honors.On April 24, 1896, he became British Minister to the Qing Dynasty, leased Weihaiwei from the Qing Government, obtained the right to build five railroads including the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway for British merchant groups, and signed the Treaty of Extension of the Hong Kong Boundary with the Qing Government, leasing the New Territories to the Qing Court.During his stay in China, he often discussed Chinese art collection and art research, and once took a photo in front of a Chinese palace.Sir Claude MacDonald's collection of Chinese works of art was so large during his time in China that he traveled between China and Japan from 1900 to 1912, and returned to England with a large collection of Asian works of art, some of which were dedicated to George V. When Sir Claude MacDonald died in London on September 10, 1915, a large number of his works of art were sold to an American collector. The lots in this sale are offered anonymously by the American collector, whose father purchased them from the estate of Sir Donaldson.

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: post-1761 issues, First gold coinage, gold Sixty-Fourth Mohur in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), presumed Kalkata, yr 5 [1763-4], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb [––] sanah 5 julus maimanat manus [struck at [––] in the 5th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], 0.17g/3h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.6, this coin cited; Stevens website image 1297i, second coin illustrated; Kulkarni, Numismatic Digest vols. 27-8, p.117, this coin; KM. –; F 1525g). Extremely fine and of the highest rarity, only one other specimen on the Stevens website [certified and graded NGC MS 65] £1,000-£2,000 --- Provenance: Bt H. Simmons (London). Two owner’s tickets, one detailing an extension of the calligraphy on the coin, plus envelope. Prashant Kulkarni stated that the mint on the die must be Kalkata, citing similarity to Nazarana rupees of 1175 and 1176h bearing this mint name, although Stevens has grouped all the first gold coinage together under a Calcutta/Murshidabad heading (p.13)

Probably the finest early silver coin struck at Patna in private hands – an exceptional Nazarana Rupee East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Patna (Azimabad) Mint: post-1765 issues, silver Nazarana Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), early style, 1182h, yr 10 [September 1767-May 1768], sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], rev. zarb azimabad sanah 10 julus maimanat manus [struck at Azimabad in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], trisul at left, 11.60g/8h (cf. Prid. 108 [type not in Sale]; Stevens –; KM. –). A stunning and exquisite coin on a broad flan, extremely fine and dark-toned, exceptionally rare, perhaps no other Nazaranas of this date known [certified and graded NGC MS 63] £4,000-£5,000 --- Provenance: K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 595, ticket, describing the coin as ‘possibly proof’. Owner’s ticket and envelope. Other Nazarana rupees are known from Patna dated 1174h year 2 (Todywalla Auction 44, lot 497, ex ‘Diana’ lot 1071) and, to a different style, dated 1183h year 11 (Ashmolean Museum: Stevens 5.27a). In describing this coin the owner writes: ‘Patna produced some outstanding clean coinage when not forced to emulate Calcutta and Murshidabad. The calligraphy and its uncluttered nature...both point to a beautiful piece of art’

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1771 issues, silver Nazarana Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1183h, yr 11 [August 1769-April 1770], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 11 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 11th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], privy mark arrangement 5/3, 11.62g/7h (cf. Prid. 109, same dies as the plate coin [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.113 [privy marks 5/3]; Stevens website image 1565c, same dies; KM. PnA2). Two trifling rim nicks, otherwise good very fine and dark-toned with underlying sheen and excellent calligraphy, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC AU 50] £2,000-£3,000 --- Provenance: Taisei/Baldwin/Gillio Auction 26 (Singapore), 12 February 1998, lot 778. Owner’s ticket

The exceptional Pridmore Nazarana Rupee, 1182h East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta and Murshidabad mints: post-1761 issues, silver Nazarana Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1182h, yr 10 [August 1768-May 1769], naming Murshidabad, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], sun at left, privy mark arrangement 2/3, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 10 julus maimanat manus [struck at Murshidabad in the 10th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], small thick flan, 22.2mm, 11.68g/7h (Prid. 343, this coin illustrated [Sale, lot 670]; Stevens 2.79; Stevens website image 1551 [= Album Auction 30, 2577], same dies; KM. Pn1). An exceptional coin featuring fine calligraphy, well-struck, extremely fine and toned, most attractive and extremely rare, perhaps only one other extant [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £6,000-£8,000 --- Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 670, ticket Bt Spink (London) May 1983. Owner’s ticket. Literature: Illustrated in Fred Pridmore, The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations...Part 4, India, Volume I, p.343

A Chinese famille rose teapot and cover, late 19th / early 20th century, decorated extensively with calligraphy inscriptions and two figuresHeight 12cm Condition: There are two very small hairline cracks where the upper handle meets the body of the teapot. The gilt decoration to the tip of the spout is worn. There is a small hole to the inside of the handle. There is a small spot in the glaze to the underside of the handle. Inside the pot and behind the hairline, there is a tiny amount of light visible, possible old repair to this area. See image. 

A Chinese porcelain tea bowl on stand, and other tea bowls and saucersQing and laterfirst painted with female courtiers in a garden in colour enamel and painted with calligraphy, red seal mark, together with a famille rose tea bowl finely painted with pheasants and peonies, a reticulated Canton famille rose plate, stamped China and two tea cups typically decorated with figures, etc., (qty)first Height 7cm.Condition: Occasional fleabite chips to rim of tea bowl on stand. Other items in fair condition

A late 19th century Chinese silver calligraphy setunmarkedfoliate engraved with peony blossom and foliage, the shaft containing screw fitting retractable brush, terminating in a hinged container for inkLength 13.2cm., weight approx. 0.73ozt.Condition: Slight split on base plate seam joint of ink container

A BOX OF HABERDASHERY AND ARTIST'S CASE, to include Rowney watercolours, Caran D'Ache pencils, calligraphy pens and nibs, Rowney oil paints, pastels, knitting needle, balls of assorted coloured wool, an unused totable stand bag, etc. (s.d) (1 box + loose)

Pair of Chinese Republic Period Calligraphy Porcelain Vases. Each with a calligraphy poem on the front and backside. (LTD 34805) Dimensions: 13 x 7.75 x 5.5 in.

China. Original official British Consulate passes [?] relating to Changsha in China's central Hunan province. Five folding documents, dates ranging 1906-1911. Presumably linked to foreign trade in the city (post-1904), due to Changsha's importance in the trade of rice and tea. Changsha was also a significant location for early revolutionary activity. With; 6 Certificates of Registration for a Vincent Johnson, issued by the British Consulate, Changsha; and a selection of loose papers bearing Chinese calligraphy. (see images) Dimensions of documents: approx. 66cm x 52cm each

A Chinese dish, painted with a figure and calligraphy Condition Report:Available upon request

A carnelian brooch, designed as a carnelian plaque intricately carved with Quranic calligraphy, mounted in gold, length 6cm

A collection of five pendants, comprising: a large pendant designed as an oval photo frame within a foliate border set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut sapphires and emeralds, pendant length 8.2cm, chain length 45cm, stamped 750; a circular 'Happy Spirit' pendant by Chopard, the glazed circular centre bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds, pendant length 3.9cm, necklace length 58cm, signed Chopard, numbered, Swiss assay marks for 18ct gold; an oval photo locket pendant bordered with brilliant-cut diamonds, the centre with an Arabic inscription, pendant length 3.8cm including bail, necklace length 44cm, stamped DSA, 18K; and a navette-shaped pendant with Arabic calligraphy bordered in brilliant-cut diamonds, pendant length 4.1cm, necklace length 40cm, stamped 750; and a floral photo frame pendant set with cubic zirconias, mounted in white gold, pendant length 7cm, necklace length 40cm

Four early 20th century Chinese calligraphy books each with wooden boards, three vacant, one with Chinese character examples, a bamboo brush pot, three bamboo brushes and three modern Chinese seals.Qty: 9Condition Report: Condition Report; one wooden cover is loose, the others have various areas of age related wear but generally intact, no loose or missing pages. All four with wood worm damage to some of the pages and one book with broken boards

A 20th century Chinese brass bowl, diameter 20.5cm, a hardwood scholar's teak calligraphy hand rest and ink block, a Japanese woodblock percussion instrument and hammer, a brass rule, various other wood block items and a hardwood Chinese stand.Qty: 13

A box of misc including Travel Scrabble, parasol, metal scales and oriental calligraphy set etc

Seven Japanese scrolls, 20th century, comprising a calligraphy dated 1928 with two seals of the artist; a calligraphy by Matsutaro Aoki; another calligraphy signed Kōjo; and a printed calligraphy, an ink rubbing, an ink and colour on silk painting of flowers, a print depicting a scholar, all mounted as hanging scrolls, the narrowest measures 20 x 131cm, the widest 45.5 x 123.5cm excluding mount. (7)Please refer to department for condition report

Vase. China, Qing Dynasty, 1664- 1911.Monochrome ceramic.Measurements: 45 x 18 cm (diameter).Vase made of monochrome ceramic with an intense cyan blue finish. The sobriety of the lines and the elegance of this piece come from the simplification of the ornamentation, reducing it to precise shapes and the expressiveness of the colour. The Ching or Qing Dynasty, also known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the last of the Chinese imperial dynasties. Founded in present-day northeastern China by the Manchu clan in 1644, its rule ended with the abdication of the last Emperor in 1912 by the Xinhai Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of China, while maintaining the capital at Beijing. In general, traditional art forms flourished in many different and varied levels and formats, thanks to a highly educated upper class, a thriving publishing industry for books, pamphlets, etc., truly prosperous cities, and the Confucian emphasis on cultivating the mind. While the Emperors themselves were often outstanding artists (especially in painting), the best work was done by scholars and the urban elite in calligraphy and painting, both areas of great interest to the court. Even cuisine was elevated as a source of cultural pride in this period, taking elements from the past and working on them to reach new heights.

Set of six calligraphy brushes. China mid-20th century.Jade, ceramics, hard stones, bamboo, bone and animal hair.Use marks.Measurements: 31 cm (tallest).The most basic object for practising Chinese calligraphy. The brushes used for calligraphy are different from those used in Chinese painting. The materials used to make the brushes were chicken, duck or pheasant feathers, but also ram's or even tiger's hair. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) the use of rabbit hairs and whiskers of some rodents became popular. All of them shared soft, downy hairs, as one of the characteristics of the brush is its flexibility. Brush handles were made from a variety of materials, the most famous being wood.

Dairy. China, Qing Dynasty, 1664-1911.Porcelain.With a silver lid.It has restorations on the wood base.Measurements: 18 x 17 cm; 27 x 17 cm (base).A blue and white porcelain milk jug or pitcher with a wooden base. The piece has an intricate ornamental pattern based on a profusion of vegetal motifs arranged around the body, a dragon-shaped handle and a silver lid. Porcelain known for its chromaticism as "cobalt blue" or "blue on white" was highly appreciated in Europe from its early importation. In fact, it was so much appreciated by other cultures such as Islam that it was very often works destined for this market that ended up influencing European ceramic production, which aspired to resemble as closely as possible this export production created in large quantities in China. It was not until around the middle of the 17th century that production began in this Eastern country, blue and white porcelain being among the first to arrive directly in Europe in large quantities.The Ching or Qing Dynasty, also known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the last of the Chinese imperial dynasties. Founded in what is now northeastern China by the Manchu clan in 1644, its rule ended with the abdication of the last Emperor in 1912 by the Xinhai Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of China, all the while maintaining the capital at Beijing. In general, traditional art forms flourished in many different and varied levels and formats, thanks to a highly educated upper class, a thriving publishing industry for books, pamphlets, etc., truly prosperous cities, and the Confucian emphasis on cultivating the mind. While the Emperors themselves were often outstanding artists (especially in painting), the best work was done by scholars and the urban elite in calligraphy and painting, both areas of great interest to the court. Even cuisine was elevated as a source of cultural pride in this period, taking elements from the past and working on them to reach new heights.

A Chinese calligraphy,20th century, of a poem, dated year of Xinsi and signed by Sha Zhou, ink on paper, 41.5 x 52cm, framed and glazedCondition ReportCreasing, cockling and staining throughout. Did not examine outside of frame.Frame - dented and scratched.Frame - 57 x 70cm.

A collection tin glazed pottery,19th century, comprising an Ottoman moon flask, with Islamic calligraphy, 31cm high, an Iznik style vase, with a slender neck leading to a bulbous body, 30cm high, a Persian pierced vase, 31cm high, and twin-handled vase, the neck with Islamic calligraphy, above a body decorated with fish, 20.5cm high (4)Condition ReportExpected losses to the glaze. Verticle crack to the side of the moon flask. Crazing throughout.

Two Chinese famille rose vases, the first decorated with Shou Lao and attendants the other with ladies in a garden setting, each with calligraphy, lotus scrolls and ruyi border to the neck, seal mark to the base, approximately 31 cm (h).

Ca. 900-100 AD . A bronze finger ring with a circular hoop, and a lozenge-shaped bezel onto which is mounted a large, oval dark gem inscribed in Kufic calligraphy "Sovereignty" (Arabic ‘Mulk’). A similar ring can be found in The Statens Historiska Museum, SHM34000.Size: D:15.09mm / US: 4 / UK: H 1/2; 9.78gProvenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.

A Watercolour and ink landscape scene with calligraphy poem, mounted and framed under glass, approximately 39 cm x 15 cm image size.

CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN SAUCE TUREEN, COVER & STAND, Qianlong, the domed cover painted with a formal garden with auspicious symbols including jade music stone and a ruyi sceptre etc., sides with flowers and insects, the stand with flowers and calligraphy scrolls, all within diaper borders, handles are in the form of pigs heads, 19cm wide x 11cm high (3)Comments; cover with fritting, stand with stacking wear, tureen with tiny rim chip, one pig's ear chipped

GROUP OF JAPANESE WRITING IMPLEMENTS; including boxed calligraphy set including ink stone, ink cakes, papers etc; large ink stone, three ink cakes, brush, two hand scrolls, and a printing block (9)

AN INDO-PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTING depicting a polo match between bands of calligraphy, 33cm x 20cm

20 books teaching calligraphy and lettering G

Marc Katano (Japanese/American, b. 1952). Oil stick on paper abstract drawing, 1984. His works are an investigation of traditional calligraphy practices blended with organic forms inspired by human expression.Provenance: Stephen Wirtz Gallery, San Francisco, CA; Distinguished Corporate Collection, Minnesota.Unframed; height: 59 in x width: 46 1/2 in. Framed; height: 60 1/2 in x width: 48 in.

Chinese porcelain celadon glaze Jun ware pot. With a short metal calligraphy spoon.(Spoon) length: 4 in x diameter: 2 1/4 in. (Pot) height: 2 1/4 in x diameter: 3 1/2 in.

Group of five Japanese hanging scroll paintings with lovely cursive or grass style calligraphy. One depicts a skull lying in the grass.(Huaxin) height ranges from 47 in to 51 in; width ranges from 12 1/4 in to 13 1/4 in. (Scroll) height ranges from 63 3/4 in to 74 1/2 in; width ranges from 15 in to 17 1/4 in.

Large group of 300Chinese Song dynasty bronze coins sorted out in calligraphy styles and years. Most of the 300 North Song dynasty coins have clear calligraphy and are in high grade. North Song dynasty coins are famous for pairs, triples of different calligraphy styles.Height: 2 1/4 in x width: 11 in x depth: 11 3/4 in.

Victorian calligraphy - two examples in sepia ink by Charles Stevens of Dover, 1853/1854, u/f. (2).

A collection of original illustration watercolours, some calligraphy & manuscript material, 19th / 20th c. (Q).

A Chinese bamboo inscribed wrist rest, carved in relief with columns of calligraphy, 30cm wide

Eleven oriental calligraphy scrolls

A Chinese Green Hardstone Model of a Prancing Horse Standing on Rocks, upon a black stepped rectangular base with calligraphy, 31cm high.

A Chinese cylindrical vase - polychrome painted with exotic birds and foliage, red seal mark to base, height 28cm, together with a square tapering vase, decorated with calligraphy and birds, height 37cm.

A large brass charger - engraved with bats, cherries, dragons and calligraphy, diameter 53cm.

Astle (Thomas) The Origin and Progress of Writing, first edition, half-title, 31 engraved plates, a few printed on both sides, 9 folding, a few with partial hand-colouring, some light offsetting, later calf ruled in blind, by Walker & Son of Liverpool, red morocco label, rubbed, 1784 § Wright (Andrew) Court Hand Restored; or, the Student's Assistant in reading Old Deeds, Charters, &c., first edition, 20 engraved plates, without list of subscribers (as often), old ink inscription to front free endpaper, modern half calf, spine faded, Benjamin White, 1776; and another, 4to & 8vo (3)⁂ The first item is the first and most complete work on calligraphy and palaeography in any language up to that time.

TWO 8TH-9TH CENTURY EARLY ISLAMIC UMAYYAD TILES, with Kufic Arabic calligraphy, 12.5cm x 5cm and 10.5cm x 5cm, (2).

A 17TH CENTURY PERSIAN SAFAVID COPPER BOWL, the rim with a band of calligraphy, 19cm diameter.

A VERY FINE AND LARGE 17TH-18TH CENTURY PERSIAN SAFAVID FOOTED BOWL, the rim with a band of engraved calligraphy, 35cm diameter.