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A Persian Qashqai red ground rug, 216 x 164 cm

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A Persian red ground carpet, with blue central medallion, 396 x 280 cm

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A Persian rug, with a central lozenge medallion, 206 x 138 cm

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A Persian rug, 205 x 133 cm

A set of six Chinese gilt metal cloisonne domed waistcoat buttons fitted to the facia of a brocade trimmed waistcoat facia, together with a collection of probably Indo Persian gilt faux bullion worked square mats and a pleated voil composed of fragments of Chinese brocade and a Victorian black paper mache pocket square case.

A pair of Persian silver coloured metal salts, with embossed decoration, lacking liners (2)no hallmarks found.

An Indo-Persian armour armshield, 18th century, decorated with warring figures, inlaid in gold and silver metals 30cm longShipping Disclaimer: Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition ReportSome losses of silver metal inlays

TWO QAJAR INTAGLIO SEALS WITH POETRY AND PRAYERS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated 1238 AH (1822 AD) and 1273 AH (1857 AD)Comprising two square, table-cut Qajar seals, made of red carnelian and yellow agate, engraved with overimposed double lines of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script against scrolling floral meanders with poetic passages and prayers, respectively dated on the bottom and corner 1238 AH and 1273 AH.31.7mm x 27.4mm 25.2mm x 20.6mm 31.7mm x 27.4mm the largest Qty: 2

AN ENGRAVED BRASS ASTROLABE PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION Safavid Iran, dated 1125 AH (1713 AD), signed by the maker Amin Mohammad Shams al-DinOf typical circular shape, comprising five engraved plates and an openwork rete with scrolling, intertwined vegetal interlace and an ecliptic ring at the top, the rule and mater densely engraved with Arabic letters and references, the womb featuring six decreasing concentric circles with Arabic inscriptions, the central roundel marked with the date '1125' (1713 AD) and signed by the maker Amin Mohammad Shams al-Din, another six bands occupying half hemisphere on the reverse, the cusp once fitted with a qibla pointer, now missing, engraved with rosettes on the front and an arabesque composition with a lotus flower flanked by split palmette scrolls on the back, with an old Sotheby's London tag reading Ottoman engraved brass astrolabe, Turkey, and extra notes in pen.13cm diameter and 16.5cm long Provenance: Chiswick Auctions, 29 April 2022, lot 92. Used in astronomical observations and for timekeeping, astrolabes allowed users to chart celestial bodies; determine the direction of Mecca; and navigate. Astrolabe makers were highly skilled craftsmen who often worked closely with scholars and astronomers to achieve the greatest level of precision and detail in their creations. Often, these scientific instruments were engraved not only with celestial markers but also religious inscriptions, demonstrating the dual role these devices played in both practical astronomical navigation and religious observance (e.g. determining prayer times and the direction of Mecca). During the Safavid period, their purpose became even more multi-faceted. In fact, despite their functional purpose, astrolabes and scientific tools became symbols of the cultural advancement promoted by the Persian shahs. As an example of this, the renowned Safavid astrolabe made by Muhammad Muqim al-Yazdi in 1647 - 48 AD, created for the Safavid ruler Shah Abbas Il, acts as both an utilitarian instrument, as well as a work of art and reminder of the degree of excellency strived for at the Safavid court. 13cm diameter and 16.5cm long Qty: 10

TWO MOUNTED QAJAR NOMINAL SEALS WITH WOMAN'S NAME PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, one dated 1292 AH (1875 AD)Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red carnelian, set in a low-grade silver mount, both central fields inscribed with a single line of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the owner's name Masumeh, a maiden's name, set against a dense ground of scrolling rosette sprays, one of the two seals dated 1292 AH (1875 AD).20.27mm x 16.48mm and 21.86mm high with the mount12.35mm x 9.15mm and 12.98mm high with the mount Bearing the same name, floral decorative motifs, and calligraphic style, these two seals are likely to have belonged to the same owner. Nominal seals inscribed with women's names are incredibly rare to see and scarce to find, given also that fewer of them were produced compared to the ones owned by men. It is reasonable to suggest that these seals would have probably once belonged to a well-off, high-class Qajar maiden, who would have used them to stamp documents and to mark her properties. 20.27mm x 16.48mm the largest Qty: 2

AN INCOMPLETE LATE QAJAR QUR’AN: SURA QAF TO AN-NAS Iran, late 19th centurySura Fatiha (1), Qaf (50) to An-Nas (114), missing a few chapters in-between, accounting approximately 57 suras in total, Arabic manuscript on wove paper, 86ff. with 2 fly-leaves, with 10ll. of black ink riqa' script to the page, and interlinear Persian translation in red ink nasta'liq script, the opening bifolio illuminated and painted in blue, green and red, decorated with large cusped two-tone arches at the top of the page, in-filled with dense floral interlace and vegetal meanders, a similar decorative pattern repeated around the borders, ayat markers as gold roundels, the text of the opening bifolio clustered in cloudbands against a burnished gold ground, the first two sura title headings in gold, the remaining ones in green ink, with full diacritics, marginal notes, catchwords, and illuminated hizb markers, the text panel framed within red and blue rules, in a deep burgundy red morocco leather binding tooled with three cusped arabesque medallions on each side.22.5cm x 12cm the text panel30cm x 20cm the folio 22.5cm x 12cm the text panel, 30cm x 20cm the folio Qty: 1

TWO MOUNTED NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS WITH MAKERS' NAMES PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD)Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red agate and possibly green serpentine, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with an overimposed single diagonal line of cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the respective makers' names, Mohammad Reza and al-Hossein, and the dates 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD).21.28mm x 16.48mm and 20.38mm high with the mount19.67mm x 14.08mm and 17.28mm high with the mount 21.28mm x 16.48mm the largest Qty: 2

FOUR QAJAR INTAGLIO SEALS WITH PRAYERS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated to the first half of the 19th centuryComprising two rectangular, table-cut Qajar seals, made of red carnelian and yellow agate, engraved with overimposed double lines of elegant cursive Persian nasta'liq script against scrolling floral meanders, each repeating a similar inscription with a prayer to Allah (Mashallah ... Hu), bearing also the name of Muhammad Abd Al-Safi, possibly the owner, and the dates 1253 AH (1837 AD) and 1281 AH (1865 AD) respectively; and two smaller oval-shaped carnelian seals, inscribed in cursive nasta'liq script, with Shi'a prayers and invocation to the first Imam 'Ali, respectively dated 1252 AH (1836 AD) and 121(?) AH.19mm x 17mm with setting 27.8mm x 24.5mm with setting 20mm x 13.8mm 21.4mm x 15.2mm 27.8mm x 24.5mm the largest including setting Qty: 4

SIX NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran and Northern India, mostly mid to late 19th centuryComprising a circular, a square, and four oval engraved seals, mostly made of carnelians, agate, and green bloodstone, engraved with either single or overimposed double lines of cursive Persian nasta'liq script, bearing their respective owner's names, namely Hasan, Hossein, Aqa Baba, Mohammad Hasan and Mustafa Al-Seyyed Nuri, one dated 1288 AH (1871 AD) and another 1326 AH (1908 AD).17mm x 12mm 13.4mm x 10.5mm 13.4mm x 14.2mm 13mm x 9.7mm 20.1mm x 13.7mm 13mm x 12.4mm 20.1mm x 13.7mm the largest Qty: 6

EIGHT MOUNTED QAJAR NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Late Qajar Iran, mostly dated to the end of the 19th centuryComprising a square and seven oval seals, table-cut, made of agates and carnelians, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with either a single or overimposed double lines of cursive Persian nasta'liq script against dense floral interlaces, reading the individual owners' names like Haidar Qoli, Suleiman, Mohammad Sadiq, Mohsin, Mohammad Ibn Mohammad, and others, some seals bearing dates, mostly in the early 1300 AH (end of the 19th century).21.59mm x 15.86mm the largest and 18.60mm high with the mount 21.59mm x 15.86mm the largest Qty: 8

THREE MOUNTED INTAGLIO SEALS WITH SHI'A IMAMS' NAMES PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Qajar Iran, dated to the second half of the 19th centuryEach of different shape, table-cut, respectively made of red carnelian, clear quartz, and possibly agate or glass, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with a single line of cursive Persian nasta'liq script invoking one of the Twelve Shi'a Imams, namely Hossein, Isma'il and Reza, dated respectively 1281 AH (1864 AD), 1294 AH (1877 AD), and 1313 AH (1895 AD).14.37mm x 13.5mm and 16.37mm high with the mount 9.74mm x 9.56mm and 48.16mm high with the mount 16.7mm x 12.33mm and 20.08mm high with the mount 16.7mm x 12.33mm the largest Qty: 3

AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE KA’BA IN THE MASJID AL-HARAM Possibly Kashmir or Northern India, 19th centuryOpaque pigments and black ink on wove paper, the single loose folio possibly once part of a Persian anthology, the recto illustrated with an aerial view of the black Ka'ba in the middle of the sacred compound known as Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, one of the holiest sites according to the Islamic doctrine, featuring seven minarets, and several polychrome domes on the outer precinct, the verso with a poetic text panel divided into two vertical columns with 14ll. each of black ink nasta'liq text, set within black, gold and blue rules.22.6cm x 15cm the folio 22.6cm x 15cm the folio Qty: 1

A FIGURAL ZAND-STYLE ENGRAVED BRASS EWER AND BASE Qajar Iran, second half 19th centuryComprising a pyriform brass ewer with upward-turned rosette spout and sinuous handle, engraved with typical Zand revival decorative motifs including mythical, hunting, and banqueting scenes with animated figures and animals, all set against a dense floral ground; and an engraved brass base, a near match in style, with openwork lid in the centre, the curved rim decorated with roundels in-filled with a variety of figural scenes with dancers, kings, knights, and characters from the Persian literary epics.The ewer 39cm highThe base 26.5cm diam. and 12.5cm high The ewer 39cm high, the base 26.5cm diam. and 12.5cm high Qty: 2

AN ENGRAVED QAJAR SILVER DRINKING CUP Isfahan, Iran, late 19th - early 20th centuryOf hemispherical shape, profusely engraved on both the interior and exterior with typical Isfahani silver motifs usually attributed to the Ja'far workshop like banqueting scenes with musicians and several attendants, characters from the Persian literary epics, and decorative friezes and medallions with scrolling floral interlaces and vegetal sprays, unmarked.10.5cm diam. and 3cm high59 grams 10.5cm diam. and 3cm high Qty: 1

A Persian rug, the central lozenge shaped medallion on a cream and blue ground with profuse scrolling floral and lattice decoration, within a stepped blue, red and green scrolling foliate decorated border, approx 164 cm x 123 cm

A Persian rug, the central panel set with floral decorated medallion on cream and fawn floral decorated ground, within a stepped cream and blue scrolling foliate decorated border, with signature panel to one end, approx 363 cm x 240 cm

Bohemian ruby glass jug approx 30cm height (A/F) and a tall turquoise glass vase with painted cameo of a Persian woman

Persian painting of warriors and three Japanese prints

19th C Persian handpainted and lacquered playing cards for the game of As-Nas, mounted on a Khatam mosaic inlaid frame, marquetry to both sides. Approx. 23.5 cm wide and 33.5 cm high. Each card approx. 5.7 x 4 cm

Two Persian Iznik blue and white calligraphy arched top tiles, 28cm x 21cm, together with shards of a similar tile

19thc Indo-Persian Arapusta Tulwar sword and two replica Spanish swords (please note that this lot cannot be posted)

A group of Zsolnay (Pecs) Persian Flowers pattern dishes, circa 1900, comprising a folded rim large example 32cm wide, three medium examples (largest 24cm wide) and eight small bon-bon dishes, largest 17cm long, each with impressed marks (12)

Hand beaten Persian metal bowl, 40 cm diameter

A Persian enamelled rectangular tray with river and floral decoration, 13" long together with 6 matching stemmed enamelled goblets

A SIGNED NORTH WEST PERSIAN CARPET20th century, the rich red ground decorated with repeating stylised floral motifs and leafy tendrils, within conforming borders and guards, 450cm long x 332cm wide

A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUGearly 20th century, the dark blue ground decorated with repeating stylised floral motifs, within conforming borders, 350cm x 158cm

A LARGE PERSIAN RUGearly 20th century, the faded dark blue ground decorated with repeating stylised floral motifs, within contrasting borders, 310cm long x 212cm wide

A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUG 20th century, the pale ground decorated with birds amongst foliage, within conforming borders and guards, 282cm long x 184cm wideProvenance: The Digby family.

A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUG20th century, the pale ground decorated with repeating hooked boteh, 194cm long x 132cm wide

A PERSIAN RUNNER20th century, the dark ground decorated with two rows of geometric medallions, 280cm long x 72cm wide

A Collection of volumes on European and Asian Textiles, to include: Moor (A. de) Coptic Textiles from Flemish Private Collections, Zottegem, 1993, folio, pictoral boards; several volumes of Bunt (Cyril) volumes on fabrics, Leigh on Sea: F. Lewis, 1963-1967; amongst other volumes on Persian, Turkish and Middle Eastern textiles (qty)The Library of Raymond Benardout

A West Persian rug Nahavand, the pale cranberry field with a powder blue pendant medallion, flowering urn motifs and framed by a sky blue flowerhead and flowering tree border, 246cm x 153cm

A West Persian rug possibly Bidjar, late 20th Century, the indigo field centred by an ivory medallion, with graduated spandrels and framed by a strawberry red rosette border, 154cm x 105cm

Two Early Exhibition Catalogues of Carpets in America to include: Catalogue of Oriental Rugs in the Collection of James F. Ballard, Indianapolis: The John Herron Art Institute, 1924, folio, rebound in green cloth gilt, half title, photographic frontispiece portrait, numerous colour and black and white plates; Pope (Arthur Upham) Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of Early Oriental Carpets, Chicago: The Art Club of Chicago, 1926, folio, rebound in green cloth gilt, colour frontispiece and half title, retaining original wrappers, numerous black and white plates; Persian Art, Hudson & Kearns for The Executive Committee of the Exhibtion, 1931, 8vo, original wrappers and later cloth case; Iran Company, A Handbook of Oriental rugs, Chicago: R. R. Donnelly & Sons, 1905, 8vo, original printed wrappers; Pushman Brothers, Art Panels from the Handlooms of the Far Orient, Chicago: R. R. Donnelly & Sons, 1905; Pushman Brothers, Art Panels from the Handlooms of the Far Orient, Chicago: R. R. Donnelly & Sons, 1911; Suleeba (E. S.) Rugs from the Handlooms of the Far Orient, Kansas City: n.p., 1909 (7)The Library of Raymond Benardout

Farrow (George) The George Farrow Collection of Silk Rugs & Carpets, Privately Published, 1991, two volumes, folio, second edition "limited to 5 copies and and six personalised copies", signed and numbered 'to Raymond' and dated 1992, bound in green leatherette gilt and stamped Raymond Bernadout to cover, Volume 1 on Turkish Rugs, Volume 2 on Persian Rugs (2)The Library of Raymond Benardout

Persian Style Curved Knife, and other knives:- One Basket. (6)

IRAN, MOHAMMAD REZA PAHLAVI SHAH, COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL PENDANT The medal commemorating the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, in a polished and rope twist surround, with polished triangular bale Size/dimensions: 4.3cm diameter Gross weight: 44 grams Condition Report: Some light wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A Persian Senneh silk and wool rug - probably early 20th century, the buff field with dense all over decoration of boteh and flowering vines, within a repeating floral border, 198 x 127 cm.

A set of three Persian white-metal tripod table salts - 19th century, the bowls with repoussé decoration depicting hunting, falconry and court scenes (combined weight 174g)

Fine Modern Persian School of Miniature Painting Courtesans presenting food to their masters ink, gold and gouache, unsigned 14 x 19¾in. (35.5 x 50cm) Condition: Good

A Persian Kashan hand knotted wool rug - second half 20th century, with a large central floral pendant medallion on a red ground with dense all over decoration of floral vines, within a dark blue floral meander border and conforming lavender and buff guards, 244 x 163cm, non-slip faux-leather strips stitched to long sides on the reverse.

A collection of Cat and Bird figurines comprising Copenhagen "Cat" No'd. 1803, a Royal Copenhagen Mini Collection "Cat" No'd. 686, a Bing & Grodahl "Cat" No'd. 1876, another similar, a June Lucy pottery cat and a Moorside Design cat, together with a Persian cat in the Beswick style, bearing impressed number "404" to base, a Jema of Holland "Budgerigar" figure No'd. 313, a Beswick "Puffin", a Beswick "Greenfinch" No'd. 2015, Goebel "Great Tit Mouse", a Goebel "Blue Tit" and a Goebel "Yellow Wagtail", together with two further Continental bird figures (15)

A collection of Royal Worcester Cat figurines comprising "Kittens - Siamese", "Tabby and Black and White and Blue Persian", "Severn Street Cat", "Short Haired Cat", No'd. 3616, three modelled by F G Doughty comprising "Short Haired Cat", No'd. 3616, "Long Haired Cat" No'd. 3615 and "Long Haired Cat" No'd. 3615, one in ginger, one in grey and two further Royal Worcester Cat figurines (10)

A rectangular wool rug or carpet, in the Persian Tabriz taste, 182cm x 124cm

A Japanese Yosegi-zaiku miniature chest, 30cm high, c.1900; a Balinese carved rectangular panel, 36cm x 25.5cm; a Persian brass gong, 27.5cm diameter; a pair of Oriental paintings, of exotic birds, character marks, 24cm x 7cm (5)

A Persian design Bakhtiari type rectangular wool rug or carpet, 209cm x 130cm

Middle East and the Orient - a Persian design Tabriz type wool rug or carpet, 308cm x 200cm

Persian Sabber, bowed and fluted blade. In wooden shaft with silver mounts and rich engraved and enameled flower decorations in multicolours. Remains of gilding. The hand protection and grip pommel with lion head. On the reverse painted in black floral design. Length 93 cm. Around 1900.

Indian/Persian School "Karma Sutra" style scene, oil on hessian sacking, unsigned, approx. 95 x 95cm (a.f - paint loss in parts)

Indian/Persian School, figures dancing, oil on canvas, unsigned, 110 x 88cm, unframed (major paint loss in parts)