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A FINELY ENGRAVED 17TH-18TH CENTURY INDIAN POSSIBLY DECCANI STEEL TULWAR SWORD HILT, with birds and flowers, and calligraphy to the sides.

AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN DECCANI MINIATURE PAINTING, depicting imam Ali and his two sons Hassan and Hussein, finely signed calligraphy to the verso, unframed, 25.5cm x 18.5cm.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN BOWL, with Islamic calligraphy and decorated with three floral roundels and foliate bands, the base with mounted ormolu stand, 18cm diameter, 17cm high.

A FINELY CARVEEDD LARGE 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN QAJAR WOODEN COMB, with calligraphy, together with another two possibly Indian combs, largest 17cm wide, (3).

A COLLECTION OF THREE RARE 8TH - 9TH CENTURY UMAYYAD YELLOW AND GREEN GLAZED BORDER TILES, depicting Kufic calligraphy, (3).

A CAIROWARE SILVER AND COPPER INLAID BRASS PLATE, with calligraphy and interlocking designs, 20.5cm diameter.

A FINE LARGE 19TH-20TH CENTURY INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING, the verso with calligraphy, framed and double-sided glazing, image 28cm x 20cm.

A VERY RARE FINE AND LARGE 12TH-13TH CENTURY PERSIAN SELJUK KHURASAN BRONZE INKWELL, with fine turban shaped cover, decorated with Kufic calligraphy a royal seated figures to the sides, with lions to the base, fine openworked interior, 10cm across.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORIENTALIST LONGWY ENAMEL PAINTED BOWL, with Arabic calligraphy, 14.5cm diameter (af).

A FINE 13TH CENTURY PERSIAN MINAIE POTTERY BOWL, with figural decoration and Kufic calligraphy interior and exterior rim, 17cm diameter.

A COLLECTION OF FIVE ISLAMIC ENGRAVED AGATE SEALS, some with Kufic calligraphy, (5).

Pair of Chinese Longyanmu (tiger-skin wood) side tables, each of square form with stylised carved decoration, with single shelf over a trelliswork base, each signed to base of shelf in characters reading "Used by Chen Lian in the 14th year of the Republican period" (ie 1926) 80cm high x 35cm square (2)  It is believed that this does not relate to the date they were made and is a form of scholarly graffiti inscribed on the furniture by its owner, Chen Lian.The intelligentsia and official class in Imperial China, continuing into the Republican era, enjoyed a very refined lifestyle, practising painting, calligraphy and writing poems, as well as attending to their official duties. And much like the upper middle classes in Britain, they liked to collect antiques and fine furniture. Officials would usually have had a study in which they worked and practised the aforementioned arts - this would have been furnished with antiques and a desk.They also liked to make their own marks of ownership or appreciation on antiques and paintings - for example, Chinese emperors added their seal marks or sometimes wrote poems on famous paintings they owned. Condition Report Overall in good order. One with some slight splitting/separating to square top panel. The other with some similar splitting/separating to the top and also with areas of water damage & staining, Some very minor scuffing to legs and feet, overall with minor flaking to red varnish to underside of fretwork. 

A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK PANEL worked with leafage and calligraphy, in ebonised frame, together with a quantity of decorative pictures

A collection of calligraphy items, boxed brushes and inks, pencils, associated books etc

A Japanese komai cigarette box. Decorated in nunome-zogan with a parade beneath a pine tree, Mount Fuji in the distance. The sides with various mon and a monogram possibly reading MWM. S Komai calligraphy mark to base alongside engraved flower roundels and birds in flight. W12cm. Condition Report: In decent condition. The detail is still sharp, the hinges open smoothly and there are no significant breakages or dents. Some tarnishing and signs of rusting to the metal. Would benefit from a clean, the colours have slightly faded and there are areas of discolouration. The rims and edges are slightly uneven.

An early 20th century North African wooden Quranic teaching prayer board possibly from Morocco, the board with handwritten Arabic calligraphy. Measures 119cm tall. 

A miscellaneous collection of metalware, including a passionfruit flower letter clip, an Ottoman empire pewter gunpowder flask with raised detailing, a brass Indian calligraphy pen case and ink well and other items.

FOUR BOXES OF CRAFTING EQUIPMENT, including quilling, stencilling, painting, calligraphy, etc (4 boxes)

An ornate Cairoware dish decorated with a fight scene, the border with sections of calligraphy together with a small quantity of other Cairoware. The former 35 cm diameter.

A Chinese calligraphy scroll. 82 cm x 198 cm.

A Chinese Bronze and Champleve Enamel Censer, Ming style, formed as a mythical beast; a similar archaic style vase, a tripod censer, various hardwood stands, three mounted calligraphy tablets, a quantity of Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain leaf dishes and studio pottery etc (two trays)Twin handled vase with loss to one handle upper terminal, other bronze items in good order, wooden stands with some splits and chips, blue and white dishes with some edge chips, one studio pottery vase badly damaged.

An interesting early Islamic interest framed calligraphy poem and an 18th cent islamic tile fragment 

Mathematics & Calligraphy.  Three well written 19th century manuscript school books. One dated 1845.

A mid 20th century artists portfolio containing a number of nude studies, pastel still life drawings, historical fashion studies etc, black and white photographs, calligraphy, some pages stamped 'Harris'

Original Persian miniature painting, 19th century, depicting a young woman seated with attendant, with verse to the upper and lower panel enclosed by gilded border, the reverse of the painting with Nastaliq calligraphy heightened with flowers, approx 9 x 14 cms, originally purchased from the Regent Gallery Cheltenham.  -

Original Persian miniature painting, 19th century, depicting a young woman standing with attendant, with verse to the upper and lower panel enclosed by a gilded border, the reverse of the painting with Nastaliq calligraphy heightened with flowers, approx 9 x 14 cms, originally purchased from the Regent Gallery Cheltenham.  -

A pair of early 20th century Chinese vases, hand painted with peony and a bird on one side and Chinese calligraphy in verse to the opposing side, with applied salamander decoration, gilded temple dog handles approx 25 cms h. (af) - Condition Report Vase I - is good overall condition, however there is a shallow chip on the green glazed side of the handle, approx 4mm on the serpents ear. Vase II - is good overall condition, no further issues. 

A group of four Chinese calligraphy hanging scrolls, 20th century, of the poem 'Man Jiang Hong' by Yue Fei, with the signature of Li Yuxiang and dated 24th of December, 1950, ink on paper,66 x 25.5cm (4)Condition ReportFoxing and creasing marks.

Group of two Japanese calligraphy scrolls. Each with a red seal along the upper right and two red seals along the lower left. One seal with a wooden storage box.(Small) Huaxin; height: 52 1/2 in x width: 13 1/4 in. Scroll; height: 78 1/2 in x width: 19 in. (Large) Huaxin; height: 50 1/2 in x width: 23 3/4 in. Scroll; height: 78 in x width: 29 1/2 in.Condition:Both scrolls are in overall good condition with no tears, losses, or restorations. One scroll is toned with light creases throughout. Some areas of foxing. The other scroll with a few spots of light soiling to the surface. Wear to the wooden storage box.

Chinese ink on paper scroll painting with color depicting boats on a river surrounded by mountains. With calligraphy along the upper margin.(Excluding zhoutou) Huaxin; height: 53 in x width: 26 in. Scroll; height: 83 in x width: 29 1/2 in.Condition:There are a few scattered areas of foxing or soiling. Some light creasing to the painting from being rolled.

A Rare Large Islamic Iron Lock & Key with Islamic Calligraphy Engraving.H: Approximately 17cm

An Islamic Indian Brass Jewellery Box with Islamic Calligraphy Engraving.L: Approximately 16.5cmH: Approximately 7cm

An Islamic Qajar Bowl with Islamic Calligraphy in Gold Inlay.Approximately 23 x 12cm

An Islamic J.L. Lobmeyr Large Enameled ‘Persian Style’ Glass Charger from the 19th Century with Islamic Calligraphy. D: Approximately 35cm

An Islamic Syrian Brass & Silver Inlay Bowl with Islamic Calligraphy from the 19th Century.

A Pair of Islamic Qajar Figures of Fruits with Islamic Calligraphy in Gold Inlay.L: Approximately 18cm

An Islamic Persian Iron Pen Box Qalamdan with Islamic Calligraphy and Floral Engraving L: Approximately 23cmH: Approximately 8cm

An Islamic Persian Iron Battle Axe with a Dagger Inside the Handle Decorated with Islamic Calligraphy in Gold Inlay and Beautiful Openwork.L: Approximately 74.5cm

An Islamic Qajar Bowl with a Lid with Islamic Calligraphy in Gold Inlay.Approximately 20 x 17cm

An Islamic J.L. Lobmeyr Large Enameled ‘Persian Style’ Glass Charger from the 19th Century with Islamic Calligraphy. D: Approximately 48cm

A CHINESE PORCELAIN LANDSCAPE BOWL AND COVER (3)Qing dynasty, probably 19th century painted in a famille-verte palette with buildings, rocks and trees on one side and lines of black calligraphy on the reverse, the bowl also featuring figures on a boat, underglaze-blue key pattern borders, old paper lot entry to the base of the bowl, 11.5cm high, wood standThe cover has a very haircrack to the rim, approx. 3cm length. Minor chip to the rim of the handle on the cover. Both bowl and cover with minor wear to the white enamel.

THREE CHINESE SEALS (3)Each of square section with a carved character marks, comprising an agate seal with three incised characters to one side, 9.5cm high; a marble seal incised with two lines of calligraphy to one side, 4cm high and a soapstone seal with two incised characters to one side, 4.25cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estateThe marble seal with a minor chip to two of the bottom cornersThe soapstone seal with some chips and nicks around the edges and corners

Sam Somerville (20th Century) 'Alphabet calligraphy', signed and dated 1984 in pencil to the reverse, 15cm x 15cm Minimal display scuffs and wear to the frame, otherwise seems ok.

Two pairs of Chinese carved wood ink blocks, early 20th century. The larger pair with calligraphy, length 36cm, width 4cm, height 3cm; the other pair with dragons in relief, length 24.5cm, width 3.5cm, height 2cm. (4)

A Chinese painted scroll depicting pink hibiscus flowers, by Chaw-i-Chou, (1920) Watercolour and ink, includes red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 151cm, width 42cm, image size 76 x 34cm.

A Japanese wooden hibachi, Meiji period. With a pair of metal carrying handles and a copper liner, with gilt lacquer panels, some with calligraphy, height 8.5cm, diameter 19.5cm.From the collection of Pat Johnstone, a Cornish artist and sculptor, who also had a passion for collecting Asian antiques and especially Japanese combs, kogai and kanzashi. Her collection has been curated for over 40 years and includes items from the Miriam Slater collection.

A Chinese painted scroll depicting blossom flowers, 20th century. In watercolour and ink. Includes calligraphy and a red mark seal, full length 174cm, width 68cm. Image size 44 x 67cm.

A Chinese painted scroll depicting a Hindu woman, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, red seal mark and calligraphy mark, full length 147cm, width 56cm, image size 42 x 61cm.

A large Chinese painting on silk, early-mid 20th century. Depicting birds perched on branch, calligraphy and red seal, frame size 100.5 x 42.5cm; and another painting on silk, early 20th century, frame 63 x 43cm.

A Chinese Yixing pottery teapot. Large seal mark to base, the body with incised decoration of a bird and opposed by calligraphy, height 9.5cm, width 17cm, depth 10.5cm, another Chinese Yixing teapot, the cover surmounted with a small animal, the fluted body with incised decoration of bamboo, opposed by calligraphy, seal mark, height 9.5cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm and four Yixing cups (6)From a private West Cornwall collection, originating from the 1980s.

A large Chinese porcelain tankard, 18th century, Height 15cm, diameter 11.7cm; a Chinese porcelain teapot, 19th century, with calligraphy and seated figures, height 6.5cm, length 13.5cm; a Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, 18th century, height 6.5cm, diameter 14cm; a Chinese famille rose porcelain cup, 18th century, height 5.7cm, two Chinese export blue and white plates, 18th century, diameter 22.5cm; a Chinese export blue and white shallow bowl, 18th century, diameter 22.3cm and two Chinese blue and white vases and covers, late 19th century, height 17.5cm. (9)

A Chinese famille rose porcelain hexagonal brush pot, late 19th century. The alternating panels painted with figures in a landscape and calligraphy, raised on six small feet, red seal to base, height 10.5cm, width 11cm, depth 9.5cm.West Cornwall private seller, by family descent. The vendor inherited items from her great grandfather Captain John Dewar (ship master). He was born in Shanghai in 1866 and died in 1950. His wife Susan Smith Oudney (1875-1967) whose father was William Oudney a master mariner owned two clipper ships including 'The Coach Inn'. John and Susan married in Shanghai in 1896.small repair on top, three small chips on top and four small chips on lower part.

A Chinese scroll depicting a fern tree, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 147cm, width 56cm. Image size 42 x 82cm.

A Japanese raku-yaki ware chawan, signed, Showa period. The paulownia box with calligraphy to underside cover, height 7.5cm, diameter 11.5cm.

A Chinese painted scroll, signed, early 20th century. Depicting a man in dragon decorated robes, full length 125cm, width 38cm, image size 52 x 29cm and a pair of Chinese calligraphy paper panels, 20th century, approx 44cm square. (3)

Three Chinese paintings depicting roses, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, one includes a red seal mark and calligraphy, approximate length 73cm, width 66cm; together with a concertina album depicting numerous paintings including birds and flowers. (4)

A Chinese scroll depicting a Shanghai mountainous scene , 20th century. Watercolour and ink, includes a red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 168cm, width 57cm, image size 44 x 67cm.Good condition but please see images for the slight foxing and creasing

A Chinese scroll depicting a plum blossom tree, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 179cm, width 64cm, image size 50 x 41cm.

A Chinese ink scroll depicting calligraphy, 20th century. Ink, multiple red mark seals, full length 190cm, width 70cm, image size 105 x 55cm.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain circular ink box. The cover with a bird perched on a branch, with calligraphy, height 1.5cm, diameter 6cm.Very good condition, no chips or cracks. Slight ware to glaze on rim.