Islamic art

Turkish tile in Iznik earthenware, probably late 16th Century. 17.5x20 cm. Chipping and defects on the back.

Medieval Islamic censer in the form of a falcon, bronze, probably Khurassan 12th century, standing figure of a hunting falcon with cap, open-work chest, head and wings, head with hinge for folding back, h 25 cm, l 24 cm, w 15.5 cm, one foot (was broken off but present) professionally restored. According to the metallurgical Riederer report (Rathgen-Forschungslabor, Staatl. Museen zu Berlin), the piece is definitely of Islamic origin, the alloy matches that of 12th century incense burners in the Bumiller Collection Bamberg. Provenance: Collection of a North German count's family. 4503-001

THAILANDE, Période Ayutthaya (1351-1767) - Buddha seated in virasana, performing the Bhumispara Mudra gesture. Dressed in his utasanga monastic robe, his skull adorned with the ushnisha protuberance. Brown patinated bronze. Mounted as a lamp. H. 23 cm.

JAPON - Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) Map of ports. Color print on paper. 28.5 x 42.5 cm. Folds and stains. Framed under glass.

Rare Islamic magic bowl, medicinal bowl, magic bowl, this type also known as "poison cup", dated 641 AH / 1243 AD: flat thin-walled bronze bowl with very beautiful brown patina, the inside engraved with various Arabic amuletic characters and numerals, partly arranged in circles and a square, also with an Arabic blessing formula for the Prophet Muhammad and with an image of a scorpion, a dog and a double dragon with knotted tails, as well as with the maker's name "Husain al-Hasakah (?) al-Mawsili (= from Mosul) and the date (in words) 641 AH (= 1243 AD), engraved in Arabic on the outside "This blessed bowl was made for use against the bites of dogs and snakes, the sting of the scorpion and (as an aid) in difficult childbirth ... Drink three times and trust in God ...", d 17 cm, h approx. 2.5 cm, very good condition for its age, the depiction of the dog heavily rubbed and with scratches, probably after an attempt to erase this depiction. Provenance: from an old private collection of a North German count's family. See e.g. E. Langer, Islamic magic bowls and plates made of metal, 2013, p. 17 ff. 4455-112

Persian or Ottoman bronze bowl 18th century with animal decoration, round heavy bronze (?) bowl with beautiful red-brown patina, the mirror engraved cartouche with a lion hunting gazelles and a bird, the rim with 2 dated owner inscriptions, one dated 1151 AH (= 1738 AD), the other 1234 AH (= 1819 AD), diameter 20.5 cm, weight 786 g. 4312-002

Dans le style TANG - Saddled horse, one leg raised. Polychrome terracotta sculpture. 50 x 50 cm. Accents and restorations.

JAPON, XXème siècle - Pair of tapered enameled copper vases, decorated with peonies and polychrome chrysanthemums on a blue background. H. 37 cm. The enamel is missing, the base is missing and there is a network of cracks and dents.

CHINE, XXème siècle - Pair of cloisonné baluster vases in polychrome enamel. Polychrome decoration of dragons on a cloudy background, geometric motifs and stylized flowers. H. 38.5 cm. Wear, scratches, bumps with missing enamel, slight dents, stains.

IRAN, début du XXème siècle - Pair of small flat-bottomed baluster vases with narrow necks and wide rims, in silver (min. 800) repoussé with figures or animals in four poly-lobed cartouches, on foliate backgrounds animated with birds, and friezes of flowers, birds and calligraphy. Total weight : 581 g. - H.: 19.5 cm. Chips.

CHINE, XXème siècle - Pair of square porcelain dishes with cut sides. Blue-white decoration of lake landscapes and stylized flowers on the rim. 32.5 x 32.5 cm. Chips on the edges of the wings.

CHINE, XIXème - XXème siècles - Jade subject & 4 snuffboxes: - Two qilin among bamboos in celadon and rust jade. 7 x 4 x 2.5 cm. Wear and tear. - Four snuffboxes: * One in yellow glass with blue glass applications decorated with landscapes animated with characters and calligraphy. Red resin stopper. H. 8.2 cm. Traces of glue, chip to stopper. * One in porcelain with blue and white decoration of figures in foliage. Brown glass stopper. H. 9 cm. Chips and restorations. * One in clear glass with gilded metal frame and imitation stone cabochons. H. 5.8 cm. Shock and wear. * One in metal decorated with filigree and colored hard stones and damaged chain. H. 6 cm. Scratches, chips and chips.

JAPON ou CHINE, fin du XIXème siècle - Five polychrome porcelain dinner plates with Imari decoration. Diameter: 22 cm. Wear, some chips, some oxidation; accident and restoration to one.

CHINE, XXème siècle - A celadon porcelain vase with a swollen body shouldered by fictitious rings held by masks, decorated in relief with birds and insects on a background of peonies and orchids. Blue and red decoration in round reserves of fallow deer under pine trees animated by cranes on one side and turtles in a landscape on the other, vegetation and other plant decorations in relief. Bearing a blue mark on the underside. H. 42 cm. Cracked, small missing parts.

CHINE, XXème siècle - Four porcelain vases with polychrome decoration: - a baluster vase with polychrome decoration of flowers and fruit. Height Height : 22.5 cm Chips under the base. - a tapering vase with polychrome decoration of insects, flowers and calligraphy. Height Height : 21 cm Dirt and chips under the base. - a light-blue vase with swollen body and narrow neck, polychrome decoration of birds and flowers. Height Height : 17 cm Dirt and chips under the base. - a baluster vase with a long, narrow neck and polychrome bird and flower motifs and calligraphy. Height Height : 26 cm Dirt and chips under the base. Marks under the bases.

CHINE, Canton, XIXème siècle - Porcelain vase and cover with polychrome and gold decoration of scenes with figures in cartouches and flowering branches with everyday objects. Mounted in Europe as a kerosene lamp base with patinated metal hoops and base, electrified. H. 38 cm. Wear and tear.

CHINE, XXème siècle - Pair of ceramic vases, cut-edge body and square-section neck. Imari-style decoration in relief and polychrome enamel with gold highlights of figures on a floral background. H. 36.5 cm

CHINE, XXème siècle - Carved wood panel painted in black with gold highlights, decorated with flowering pots. Bearing an inscription in Chinese characters. 54.5 x 34 cm. Cracked and missing gilding, cracks and accidents. With frame (minor wear).

CHINE, XXème siècle - Two large porcelain baluster vases. Polychrome floral decoration and animated scenes in reserves, enhanced with gilded quilin in relief on the neck and shoulder. H. 47 and 46 cm. Accents and restorations to the neck of the vase with a wider belly.

CHINE, début du XXème siècle - Pair of ball-shaped porcelain covered ginger pots with polychrome decoration of flowers, longevity peaches and insects on a yellow background. H. 23.5 or 24 cm. Wear, scratches, a few chips and a star-shaped crack under a base and at a neck. With two circular quintipod bases in brown wood (accidents and missing parts).

CHINE, XXème siècle - Porcelain covered vase. Enameled polychrome and gilded decoration in reserves of flowers and birds or animated scenes, floral background. H. 43.5 cm

Asie du Sud-Est, XXème siècle - Three seated Buddhas in padmasana and meditation positions, their hands forming the gesture of calling the earth to witness the giving or explanation of the law. Sculptures in the round in gilded or patinated metal. H. 33 cm - 30 cm and 27 cm. Wear, oxidation.

Beautiful set of two rectangular polychrome glazed ceramic tiles in relief, depicting a pair of falconers on horseback in a garden against a blue background. Persia, Qajar period, late 19th century. 19.5 x 14.6 cm & 18.5 x 13.5 cm.

ORIENT Brass set, including a tray, a coffee pot, a dish and an ashtray. 7-20 cm