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Ca. 18th century AD. A pottery kashkul (Beggar's bowl) of ovoid form with a wide opening, and a small spout to the side. From both ends of the vessel protrude metal attachments with a double chain for suspension. The exterior consists of a line of calligraphy around the shoulder and the main register with lobed medallions decorated with busts of youthful males interspersed with stylised motifs of birds and flowers, painted with cobalt blue, purple, brown, and green underneath the clear glaze. For a similar see Durham University Museum, Object number DUROM.W145. Size: 240mm x 125mm; Weight: 1kg Provenance: Private UK collection, formed since the 1990s on the UK and International Art market.
Ca. 9th - 10th century AD; Ca. 9th - 10th century AD; Ca. 12th - 13th century AD; Ca. 17th century AD; Ca. 17th - 18th century AD; Ca. 18th century AD. A large group of metalwork, including an Indian brass bottle with a screw top, two Fatimid bronze sprinkler bottles of footed globular form, the neck decorated with six knobs, one with an inner base missing, a Khorassan spouted jug with copper inlay, of bottle form, with a lamp-shaped spout with a lion-faced hinged lid, complete with its handle. The jug has incised decoration with two panels engraved with animals, two rounded with birds, and three panels of calligraphy, one inlaid with copper, with a bell or mihrab-shaped lozenge surrounded by a copper inlay. Also included are two bronze candlestick tops, two shallow bronze dishes, one of which is decorated with four panels of calligraphy, four silver-inlaid crescent moons, and a central arabesque knot with six floral panels on the rim. The outer edge is adorned with six panels of calligraphy and has an old collection label marked 'R.s 21'. The second dish is engraved with a central roundel showing a winged horse against floral arabesques, surrounded by four panels of calligraphy and four roundels, with the edge separated by six panels of calligraphy and six roundels, and the side with five panels of calligraphy and five roundels. A shallow bronze dish stands on three feet, with the upper rim decorated with nine circular stamps and traces of calligraphy, now illegible, and the outer rim decorated with six panels engraved with animals, some retaining traces of inlaid silver wire. Additionally, there is an Islamic brass bottle with oxidised silver inlay, decorated with horizontal bands and vertical stripes of inlaid floral decoration. A Seljuk brass dish of scalloped form, decorated with engraved Kufic inscriptions and arabesque panels around a central geometric knot with eight lobes, is also included. This type of scalloped dish is evidence of the origin of the shapes of later Chinese celadon ware. An Islamic brass stand of octagonal form stands on eight attached feet, decorated with repoussé ovals between the feet, four with calligraphy and four with floral and geometric decoration above. The size is 30 cm in width, including feet, by 6.5 cm in height, with a diameter of 16.5 cm. Finally, an early Islamic cup, made of brass with high copper content, is circular with a lead-shaped handle engraved with a bird, and the outer rim is engraved with a rope pattern, with the base curiously ‘scratched’ with a spiralling ‘movement’ of hatching. Size: 490-560mm x 375-450mm; Weight: 9.2kg Provenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional, previously apart of the Henri René d’Allemagne Collection, 1979. Acquired by Ahuan U.K Ltd. from M. Roderick d’Allemagne, grandson of Henri René d’Allemagne (1836 - 1950.) This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 18th - 19th century AD. A group of metalwork comprising a silver Ottoman pen holder of typical form with an attached inkwell, decorated with embossed and incised motifs, featuring two silver stamps above and below, with hinged lids. Included is a Mamluk Revival brass casket with silver inlay, of coffered shape, with a lid inlaid with silver calligraphy surrounded by six calligraphic panels; three sides adorned with geometric and floral designs, and the front panel inlaid in silver with five fantastical winged animals. Also in the group is a small steel hexagonal box, decorated with applied gold floral designs on each of the six sides, equipped with two rotating handles, hinged on one side and latched on the opposite side. Completing the set is a Toledo steel cane or umbrella handle with gold inlay, featuring three lozenges with depictions of fantasy birds amidst foliage, framed by matching panels on either side and three gold bands below.two rotating handles, hinged on one side and latched on the opposite side. Iran, Timurid period. Provenance: Henri René d’Allemagne Collection. 1979. Acquired by Ahuan U.K Ltd. from M. Roderick d’Allemagne, grandson of Henri René d’Allemagne. (1836 - 1950).Toledo Steel Cane or Umbrella Handle with Gold Inlay. The handle decorated with three lozenges containing fantasy birds in foliage with matching panels to either side, with three gold stripes below. Spain, 19th Century. Size: 9.3 cm x 10 cm. Size: 50mm-240mm, 20mm-80mm; Weight: 932g Provenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. Previosuly acquired by Ahuan U.K. Ltd. 19 February 1981 from E. Van Vleedenburgh. Provenance: Henri René d’Allemagne Collection. 1979. Acquired by Ahuan U.K Ltd.from M. Roderick d’Allemagne, grandson of Henri René d’Allemagne (1836 - 1950).
Ca. AD 1100 - 1200. A tray hammered from a thin sheet of bronze into a rectangular shape, featuring a shallow octagonal-shaped basin with broad lateral panels and a pronounced edge. The interior of the basin is adorned with a central roundel depicting birds, encircled by a band of dots. On the sides, pairs of felines with human faces flank the roundel. This entire register is surrounded by a band of running hares, with fish depicted in the corners. Stylised calligraphy inscriptions run around the circumference. Size: 310mm x 195mm; Weight: 460g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 1200. A superb bronze bowl of circular form and extra-large size with elaborate Kufic calligraphy and engraved details of an army running around the internal rim, set amongst geometric and floral motifs. Decorated internally with the image of a seated couple recieving toasts and blessings, possibly inspired by Persian illumination. In the late 12th century, subjects such as hunting scenes and human figures drinking wine, which refer to the function of the vessel; appeared as decorations on objects. Size: L:85mm / W:200mm ; 1.78kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly in a collection of A. Kotlar, since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1200. A pair of engraved bronze dishes with inlay, of shallow form with its walls sloping inwards towards the everted rim. The interior with a central, eight-petaled rosette encircled by decorative bands. Panels of Kufic calligraphy on the rim and the sides. Size: 180mm x 40mm; Weight: 740g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 11th - 13th century AD. A group of metalwork comprising a bucket-shaped bronze mortar, decorated with four frontal bird figures, possibly hawks, and two opposing ridges with handles, one of which is pierced. Included in the group is a large Ghaznavid brass magic bowl, high in zinc and copper content, adorned with twelve portrait heads in roundels, connected by crescent panels, each featuring incised Arabic calligraphy below. Also featured is a Ghaznavid brass shallow bowl, centrally engraved with a war elephant carrying an armed rider with banners, surrounded by the twelve zodiac signs, each inscribed with its Arabic or Farsi name around the circumference. Finally, a Khorassan brass ewer of typical form is included, decorated with engraved images and calligraphy, notably without any silver or copper inlay. Size: 50mm-390mm, 160mm-340mm; Weight: 7.4kg Provenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. Previously apart of the Henri René d’Allemagne Collection, 1979. Acquired by Ahuan U.K Ltd. from M. Roderick d’Allemagne, grandson of Henri René d’Allemagne (1836 - 1950.) Reza Attigechi, Tehran, 1978. Provenance: Purchased by Riaz Babar, 1990. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1200. A pair of bronze seljuk trays of rectangular form, bordered with Kufic calligraphy on the rim and circular arabesque motifs. Size: 305-305mm x 195-195mm; Weight: 1.49kg Provenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.
Ca. 12-13th century .A collection of four Islamic thimbles incised with a dotted design, two bronze candlestick necks, both of similar form, one with a band of calligraphy, each with key shaped fittings at the base. A small bronze oil lamp of globular form, with an open neck and three protruding pierced hanging loops. Engraved with incised bands of decoration, along with a bronze polygon set with a four sided large pyramid and eight smaller three sided pyramids, Interspersed with twelve knobs connecting double lines of dots, with two circular openings. This bronze decorative element may have been part of a window grille.Size: 30mm-120mm, 20mm-80mm; Weight; 890gProvenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional.
Ca. 19th century AD .A painted gesso architectural model of the Alhambra, Granada, of rectangular form, depicting a mihrab decorated in gilt and polychrome in the Nasrid style, the decoration typically Nasrid with lobed cartouches filled with pseudo-thuluth calligraphy with arabesques and interlocking vegetal tendrils, within a walnut wooden frame inlaid with various geometrical marquetry woodwork motives and ebony including a very little percentage of small thin cut pieces of bone inlay.Size: 520mm x 390mm; Weight: 3.31kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. Early 13th century AD. A Kashan lustreware pottery bowl of conical form, with slightly flared sides on a short flaring foot, decorated in a brownish-gold lustre, the well with a central roundel containing a floral interlace, surrounded by bands with bird motifs, the exterior with bands of calligraphy. Size: 175mm x 75mm; Weight: 215g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 18th century AD. A pottery kashkul (Beggar's bowl) of ovoid form rising from a concave base. The exterior consists of polychrome flower decoration and a line of calligraphy around the shoulder underneath the clear glaze. From both ends protrude small openings with attached metal chains for suspension. Size: 225mm x 140mm; Weight: 1.07kg Provenance: Private UK collection, formed since the 1990s on the UK and International Art market.
A PAIR OF ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHER’S SCISSORS COMPLETELY COVERED IN GOLD KOFTGARI, OTTOMAN EMPIRE, 18TH CENTURY. In the Islamic world, one of the most highly valued arts is calligraphy. This pair of calligrapher's scissors is associated with the art of bookmaking. Covered in gold koftgari. Length: 26cm. Late 18th / Early 19th Century. – We offer in-house shipping services for all items, both within the UK and internationally, at reasonable rates. Items may also be collected at the Kempton Arms Fair in London on the 8th of December.
A modern Chinese cloisonne collectors plate - c.1991, made by The Ching-t'ai-lan Artist's Workshop, decorated with two blue birds in flight beneath branches of prunus blossom, peonies below, within an overlapping ruyi border, the reverse in blue with floral cloisons and a large decal of calligraphy to the base, 18.3cm diameter.
Pair of limited edition silver gilt 'The Congress of Europe Standing Cups and Covers', commemorating Jean Monnet's services to the cause of European Unity, designed by Hector Miller and Madeleine Dinkel for Aurum, the lids bearing carved portraits of eight statesmen including Adenhauer, Churchill, Macmillan and others, the bands of calligraphy in high relief quoting Monnet, no. 37 and 36/100, hallmarked Aurum, London 1973, H21cm, with certificates and original caseCondition Report:Gross weight 36.970 ozt
BOWL FROM THE 12TH CENTURY | Kashan, Iran (12th century) | 12th century | ceramics with metallic glaze (chandelier), plate decorated with ornaments and calligraphy | 23.5 x 6.5 cm (diameter x height) | Bidders are asked to inquire about the condition of the item before the auction. any complaints will not be taken into account. | condition report*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DOUBLE GUORD VASElate 19th Century, with calligraphy panel rim, the body decorated with birds amongst flowers, 18cm high, a Chinese blue and white porcelain figure of a seated Emperor, 26cm high, a Chinese blue and white porcelain miniature vase with associated lid and three other blue and white ceramic items (6)
A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN SQUAT BALUSTER VASESlate 19th Century, Wehe twin handled necks modelled with salamanders, decorated with figures in interiors, fruit and foliage, each 14cm high, a Chinese porcelain saucer decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy, together with four 'Cantonese export' porcelain items (7)
A TURKEY RUG OF 'SMALL-PATTERNED HOLBEIN' DESIGN approximately 175 x 135cm Provenance: The personal collection of the Late Robert Kime, LVO (1946-2022) This rug has been made to the design of a well known group of Ottoman rugs thought to date from the mid 15th until the mid 16th centuries. It is thought that these rugs were woven in western Anatolia, in the Ushak region. Most rugs from the group of the early period have a variant of a 'kufic' border design that is reminiscent of a type of stylised calligraphy that originated in the city of Kufa in the 7th century. However, this rug is different, and although the border has aspects in common with 'kufic' border designs, it unusual in its combination of design elements (for example the use of partial stellar motifs). The border is also uncharacteristically wide. The early group of rugs that the design of this piece is based upon derive their name from the painter Hans Holbein the Younger, as a rug of this design appears in his Portrait of George Gisze of 1532. However, early rugs of this design appear in the work of many European artists from the mid 15th until the 17th century, see: Mills, John 'Small Pattern Holbein' Carpets in Western Paintings, Hali, vol.1 no.4, 1978, pp 326-334. Among these are Piero della Francesca, Andrea Mantegna and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Perhaps most famously, an example of a rug of this type appears in a painting, artist unknown, that documents the Somerset Conference of 1604, a peace treaty to negotiate the end of the Anglo-Spanish war. This painting hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. Condition Report: Generally in good pile, and in largely original condition. A small number of small areas of re-piling and repair. Corrosion to charcoal wool, with darkest brown pile mostly lost. Lighter walnut brown also corroded, pile low but mostly extant. Selvages (side cords) not original, and missing in places. Uneven loss to both ends, with outer guard stripe partially lost The top has been backed with Hessian and velcro - this is to allow for hanging to a wallPlease see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Jar with cover (once part of a five-piece garniture) with ruby-red as background, two opened calligraphy scrolls depicting floral and butterfly motifs, and floral motifs and birds presented in the reserved panels, green and blue brocade ground decoration are finely painted on the shoulder and the rim of the base. Together with a wood stand.Reference:Similar jar can be found at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon.粉彩胭脂红地开窗花卉将军罐,中国,清朝,雍正时期(1723-1735)
Of square section, it is magnificently carved with two gilded five-clawed dragons chasing each other among the clouds, with archaistic carved motifs on each side; the base bears the inscription *yún xíng yǔ shī, wànguó xiánníng* (云行雨施,万国咸宁).Provenance: private collection, Rome.Catalog notes:The carving, decorative motifs, and form are similar to those of jade seals from the Qing court. This is an imperial-use inkstick, created by Wang Weigao in the sixth year of the Qianlong reign (1741), when he was invited to teach ink production at the Imperial Calligraphy Office of the Qing court.双龙玉玺墨,中国,清朝,乾隆时期(1735-1796)
The elegant decoration is designed as a horizontal Chinese scroll, depicting a mallard standing on a rock. On the reverse side is a calligraphy of the poem "han ying zhi ying tian ji yue." At the center of the base is the apocryphal square four-character mark in overglaze blue of Emperor Yongzheng.Catalog Notes:The poem is from "Niannujiao: Passing by Dongting Lake" by the Song Dynasty poet Zhang Xiaoxiang. The poem describes the serene scene of the moon's reflection on the water, blending with the distant moon in the sky. It evokes a feeling of tranquility and ethereality, capturing the poet's admiration for the beauty of nature.粉彩锦鸡花卉纹雍正年制款小碗 中国,中华民国(1912-1949)
Rare Persian, Islam, dagger richly decorated with engravings, silver koftgari on the blade, 19th century. Double-edged curved blade richly decorated with silver koftgari. Bone handle and scabbard, richly decorated with engravings depicting plant ornaments, animals and Arabic calligraphy. Minor damage to sheath. Length 38 cm.
A Quran, Possibly 17th/18th Century, handwritten on paper, eleven lines to each page, 408 leaves, written in black Islamic calligraphy, ruled back, surahs title written in red, verses marked by red dots and verse markers in the margins (one distressed maroon leather and cloth rebound volume) 13ins x 9ins x 3ins The leather binding/cover has wear and loss to the top right corner as well as to each side of the spine. The pages are generally in good condition with some staining and foxing
(Illumination.) An artist's sketchbook, A4 size, bound in black faux leather. Titled 'Styles of Illumination used during the Middle Ages'. 38 pages of fine m/s calligraphy with decoration and embellishment, gold and colour, in the manner of medieval manuscripts. No author/artist, no date - but late 20th Century. Copies of the Lord's Prayer, texts from Ecclesiastes and Genesis and a '17th Century Nun's Prayer'. Also a copy, again in medieval style, of Max Ehrmann's prose poem 'Desiderata', a work first published in 1927 but which was briefly popular for a period in the 1970's; together with ‘The Rohan Master. A Book of Hours. Introduction and Commentary by Marcel Thomas.’, New York, 1973. Large 8vo. Original cloth. Dust jacket; ‘Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.’, Thames and Hudson, 1969. 4to. Plates. Slip-case (3)
An illuminated Safavid Quran, signed by Mohammed Sadiq, is dated AH 1085 / AD 1674. The manuscript is adorned with richly detailed illuminations, featuring vibrant floral and geometric patterns in gold, blue, and red. The carefully executed calligraphy is framed by intricate borders, with verses highlighted in gold. The Quran is enclosed in a later Qajar-era floral lacquered binding. Dimensions: 22.5cm x 12.5cm Provenance: Previously owned by a titled gentleman.
This magnificent illuminated Safavid Quran, signed by Mohammed Amin Bin Ahmad Al-Maki Al-Kashani, is dated AH 918 / AD 1512. The manuscript features elaborate and richly coloured illuminations with intricate geometric and floral designs in gold, blue, and red. The calligraphy is executed in fine black ink, with verses highlighted in gold. The Quran is housed in a beautifully decorated Qajar-era lacquered binder, adorned with a vibrant floral motif on the cover. Dimensions: 20cm x 13cm Provenance: Previously owned by a titled gentleman.
A 19th-century Persian manuscript is a beautifully illuminated copy of the Masnavi, the renowned Sufi poetic masterpiece by Jalal al-Din Rumi. Bound in a fine hardcover, the manuscript features intricately hand-written Persian calligraphy, with sections elegantly adorned in gold and floral motifs. The text is divided into multiple columns per page, a format typical of classical Persian poetry manuscripts. Dimensions: 32cm x 22cm
The box is designed to hold a rare copy of the Quran, dating to 1350 AH (1930 CE), as indicated by the certification page. The Quran features rich, gold-embellished script. The box is richly decorated, featuring Arabic calligraphy and delicate floral designs, centred by a raised depiction of the Dome of the Rock on its lid. The fine details suggest that it may have been created as a ceremonial gift. The interior of the box is lined with rich red velvet, providing both protection and an elegant presentation for the Quran it houses. Dimensions: 43cm x 33cm Provenance: Christies London, 10 October 2014, lot 319
Early Qajar miniature painting, dating to the 19th century, vividly depicts an intense battle scene. The artwork showcases mounted soldiers, armed with swords, charging into combat while infantry soldiers engage in close combat. The painting is adorned with vibrant figures, each meticulously detailed with distinctive clothing and weaponry, capturing the chaos and energy of the battlefield. Above and below the main scene, the manuscript is framed by elegant Persian calligraphy, likely narrating the battle’s events. Dimensions: painting: 28cm x 19cm Frame: 49cm x 37cm
This large Safavid Quran, dated ahead of AH 1119 / AD 1707. The illuminated Quran is beautifully adorned with intricate floral and geometric designs throughout its margins. The calligraphy is meticulously executed in fine naskh script, with verses separated by golden roundels. The leather binding, embellished with gilt floral motifs. Dimensions: 28.5cm x 18cm Provenance: Previously owned by a titled gentleman.
A 19th-century Qajar Qur’an features elaborate, illuminated pages framed by intricate geometric and floral designs typical of Persian manuscript artistry. The manuscript opens with a beautifully decorated double-page spread with vivid gold, blue, and red tones. The script is written in clear, bold calligraphy, framed within elegant borders, with side panels in many sections for commentary or recitations. Dimensions: 30cm x 19cm Provenance: Previously owned by a titled gentleman.
79.5cm fullered broadsword blade chiselled with calligraphy and retaining elements of copper alloy inlay +RCANSDICANS+ to either side, bronze pommel of characteristic "wheel" form. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 17 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty.
106cm fullered blade incised with the umbrella over a dual tipped Tulwar mark containing stylised calligraphy, characteristic hilt broad upturned guard and tapering D-shaped knuckle bow, solid dish form pommel with reeded domed top, cord bound grip, the whole retaining traces of applied yellow metal finish.
Heilbronn [Statuten, Satzung, Reformation und Ordnung, Burgerlicher Pollicey des Heyligen Reychßstat Haylpronn. Nürnberg, J. Gutknecht 1541]. Seltenes und frühes Stadtrecht. Enthält Eidesformeln, Vormundschaftsrecht, Bestimmungen über Mitgift, Erbschaftsrecht, Bauvorschriften u. a. - Angereichertes Exemplar mit am Ende eingebundenen Statuten auf zwei Pergamentblättern, geschrieben von zeitgenössischer Hand in dekorativer Kalligraphie; ferner eingeb. ein zweiseitiger Druck des 16. Jhs. mit Titel Declaratio statutorum Heilbronnensium . EINBAND: Neuer Schweinslederband auf 4 Bünden unter Verwendung alter blindgeprägter Deckelbezüge. Folio. 33 : 21 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit ganzseitigem Textholzschnitt. - KOLLATION: 6 (st. 8) Bll., 69 röm. num. Bll (st. 70). LITERATUR: VD 16, H 1396. Early and rare town charter of Heilbronn. With fullpage woodcut in text. Bound in two vellum leaves with further statutes, written by a contemporary hand in decorative calligraphy; also bound in is a two-page print from the 16th century entitled 'Declaratio statutorum Heilbronnensium'. New pigskin on raised bands in contemp. style using the old blindtooled covering. - Lacking title and 2 blank leaves. - Some fingerstaining, partly marginal defects (mostly restored with Japon), few mended corner defects, woodcut colored in few places. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000351 Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten. Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000351 This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.
SEVEN BOXES OF CERAMIC DINNERWARE AND DECORATIVE ITEMS, to include Wedgwood 'Signet Gold' dinnerware and tea ware, Poole dinnerware and tea ware in a twin tone grey, blue and pink, white Cashmere china dinnerware, pottery blue lava effect pottery plate blue with a sticker on back, a large collection of china mugs some designs birds, floral, Wrendale, etc. studio pottery orange coffee set signed Barnstable in the clay with calligraphy letters imprinted, Denby bowls in a jade green, four individual covered casserole dishes, Shamrock oval serving dish and water goblet, decorative plates with scenes of Holland and Paris, varies studio pottery jugs and mugs etc. Art Deco Artforum Cat 'Tranquillity' white stone, owl figures, coffee pots, etc. (sd/af), (7 boxes)
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