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20 November | Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Auction date
Thursday 20 November 2025
10:00
- 14:00 GMT
A Japanese Silver Mounted Plique-A-Jour ( Shotai Shippo) Bowl
Early 20th Century
Decorated With Branches Of White Cherry Blossom On A Green Ground, 10.75cm Diameter £400-600
Thursday 20 November
Lots 1101 - 1273 Asian 10am
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Lot 1125
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE- GROUND VASE (HU)
Probably late 19th century
Of hexagonal form set with deer head handles, each side gilt with a writhing dragon amongst cloud scrolls alternating with a phoenix beneath a key pattern border, apochryphal blue Qianlong seal mark, 33cm high
Of hexagonal form set with deer head handles, each side gilt with a writhing dragon amongst cloud scrolls alternating with a phoenix beneath a key pattern border, apochryphal blue Qianlong seal mark, 33cm high
Long haircrack to the rim, approx. 22cm length.Small chip to one of the deers ears. Some wear to…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £600 - £800
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1126
Sold
A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE OVOID VASE AND COVER (2)
Meiji period
One side painted with three panels enclosing a shishi amongst flowers, a dragon amongst clouds and a ho-o bird, against a ground of flowerheads inside hexagonal frames, blue setting sun mark, 56cm high
One side painted with three panels enclosing a shishi amongst flowers, a dragon amongst clouds and a ho-o bird, against a ground of flowerheads inside hexagonal frames, blue setting sun mark, 56cm high
In overall good condition
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1127
Unsold
A SMALL PEKING GLASS OVOID TEA CADDY AND COVER (2)
18th/19th century
Of milky white tone and carved with lion mask handles, 11cm high
Of milky white tone and carved with lion mask handles, 11cm high
In overall good condition
Estimate: £70 - £100
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1128
Sold
A CHINESE RECONSTITUTED AMBER GROUP OF TWO WADING BIRDS (2)
20th century
10.5cm high, wood stand
10.5cm high, wood stand
Drilled hole to base to accommodate stand.
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1129
Unsold
A CHINESE WOOD AND BAMBOO PORTABLE BIRD CAGE
Late Qing dynasty
Of rectangular form with three removable sides held with pins with jadeite bead finials, opening to reveal bamboo cagework with sliding doors and with four blue and white porcelain bird feeders, handle for carrying, 33cm by 16.5cm by 19cm
Of rectangular form with three removable sides held with pins with jadeite bead finials, opening to reveal bamboo cagework with sliding doors and with four blue and white porcelain bird feeders, handle for carrying, 33cm by 16.5cm by 19cm
Overall in good condition. There is a small hole directlly below the handle which originally may…
Estimate: £400 - £600
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1130
Sold
A DAMASCUS POTTERY TILE
Ottoman Syria, circa 1600
Underglaze fritware, the design forming part of a vine trellis, painted in green, cobalt blue and turquoise. central bunch of grapes surrounded by leaves and tendrils, 22cm by 22.5cm, framed
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
Underglaze fritware, the design forming part of a vine trellis, painted in green, cobalt blue and turquoise. central bunch of grapes surrounded by leaves and tendrils, 22cm by 22.5cm, framed
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
Some crazing and slight staining to the glaze. Glaze chip around edge. Small chip to one cornerSize…
Hammer price:
£4,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1131
Sold
A SAFAVID POTTERY BOWL
Persia, circa 17th/18th century
Underglaze painted fritware with cobalt blue and black floral decoration to both interior and exterior, 23cm diameter
Underglaze painted fritware with cobalt blue and black floral decoration to both interior and exterior, 23cm diameter
Some restoration to the rim. Some haircracks and glaze cracks
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1132
Sold
A KASHAN POTTERY EWER
Persia, circa 13th century
With carved low relief and blue painted decoration below a ridged neck, 21.3cm high
With carved low relief and blue painted decoration below a ridged neck, 21.3cm high
Extensive restoration and repairs
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1133
Sold
A STUDY COLLECTION OF EARLY PERSIAN POTTERY FRAGMENTS
Including two Kashan lustre vessel bases; a fragmentary moulded turquoise glazed tile and other parts of lamps and vessels, 10.4cm diameter and smaller
Extensive damage
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1134
Sold
A SMALL SAMANID POTTERY BOWL
Nishapur or Central Asia, circa 10th century
With brown painted calligraphy on a white ground, 14cm diameter
With brown painted calligraphy on a white ground, 14cm diameter
Repaired breaks, it is possible that the bowl has been made from two different fragments, but…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1135
Sold
FIVE ISLAMIC POTTERY BOWLS (5)
12th- 14th century
Comprising; a Kashan lustre bowl, 22.5cm diameter; two turquoise glazed dishes with black painted decoration, 15cm and 19.5cm diameter; an engraved green glazed bowl, 15.5cm diameter and a Kashan underglaze blue and black painted bowl, 13cm diameter
Comprising; a Kashan lustre bowl, 22.5cm diameter; two turquoise glazed dishes with black painted decoration, 15cm and 19.5cm diameter; an engraved green glazed bowl, 15.5cm diameter and a Kashan underglaze blue and black painted bowl, 13cm diameter
Some damage and restoration throughout
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1136
Sold
A JAIN SILVER-INLAID BRONZE SHRINE
Gujarat, Western India, circa 16th century
With a central figure of Tirthankara seated in padmasana on a cushioned throne, flanked by a pair of fly whisk bearers, a semi circular arch above surmounted by a a parasol and kalasha, with a pair of gandharvas either side, indistinct dedicatory inscription in devanagari script on reverse, 16cm high
With a central figure of Tirthankara seated in padmasana on a cushioned throne, flanked by a pair of fly whisk bearers, a semi circular arch above surmounted by a a parasol and kalasha, with a pair of gandharvas either side, indistinct dedicatory inscription in devanagari script on reverse, 16cm high
Worn and with encrusted patina probably through being buried
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £400 - £600
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1137
Sold
A JAIN COSMIC DIAGRAM
Rajasthan or Gugarat, early 20th century
Depicting concentric islands divided by rivers and fringed with a mountain range interspersed throughout with various figures and shrines each labelled in devenagari script, floral border along the edges, 68cm by 70cm approx.
Depicting concentric islands divided by rivers and fringed with a mountain range interspersed throughout with various figures and shrines each labelled in devenagari script, floral border along the edges, 68cm by 70cm approx.
Some creasing to the cloth due to folding. Minor loss of pigments. Some fraying around the edges
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £250 - £350
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1138
Sold
A QAJAR FRAGMENTARY PAINTING ON CLOTH
Late 19th century
Depicting a scene from a Persian epic, with a central princely figure on horseback surrounded by other horsemen and soldiers in battle with various inscriptions in nastaliq script, lined with cotton, 88cm by 203cm
Depicting a scene from a Persian epic, with a central princely figure on horseback surrounded by other horsemen and soldiers in battle with various inscriptions in nastaliq script, lined with cotton, 88cm by 203cm
Overall in very poor condition. Please refer to online detailed photos.
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1139
Sold
A JAIN POLYCHROME PAINTED CLOTH HANGING
Western India, 19th century
Pigment on cloth, depicting a stylised female figure with cobras encircling her arms, an upper panel with seven tiers of scenes depicting various figures, a stylised representation of the cosmos below and at the bottom a further panel depicting scenes from hell, mounted on silk brocade, image 100cm by 56.5cm, entire cloth 120cm by 77cm
Pigment on cloth, depicting a stylised female figure with cobras encircling her arms, an upper panel with seven tiers of scenes depicting various figures, a stylised representation of the cosmos below and at the bottom a further panel depicting scenes from hell, mounted on silk brocade, image 100cm by 56.5cm, entire cloth 120cm by 77cm
Some creasing due to folding. Some tears and staining. Some repairs
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1140
Sold
A LARGE JAIN CLOTH HANGING
Western India, 19th century
Depicting a stylised male figure standing within a cusped arch, his body covered with a grid of scenes depicting various figures seated and standing, a cosmic diagram depicting rivers and concentric islands at the centre, various inscriptions in devanagari script, later cotton lining, approx. 214cm by 95cm
Depicting a stylised male figure standing within a cusped arch, his body covered with a grid of scenes depicting various figures seated and standing, a cosmic diagram depicting rivers and concentric islands at the centre, various inscriptions in devanagari script, later cotton lining, approx. 214cm by 95cm
Some creasing due to folding. Some areas of repair. Some losses of pigments. Some tears and…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £400 - £600
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1141
Sold
AN ENGRAVED AND LAC INLAID BRASS EWER
Northern India, 19th century
Raised on four short feet, the flattened bulbous body with numerous panels depicting princely figures and mythical figures amongst scrolling foliage, hinged domed lid, scrolling makara handle a tapered faceted spout, 33cm high
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
Raised on four short feet, the flattened bulbous body with numerous panels depicting princely figures and mythical figures amongst scrolling foliage, hinged domed lid, scrolling makara handle a tapered faceted spout, 33cm high
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
Very minor typical wear
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £250 - £350
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1142
Sold
A LARGE PERSIAN BRASS CANDLESTICK
18th/19th century
With engraved decoration, the flared foot decorated with flower and bird designs, the spiral fluted shaft gently tapered, surmounted by an everted rim, twin suspension loops near the top, 28.5cm high
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
With engraved decoration, the flared foot decorated with flower and bird designs, the spiral fluted shaft gently tapered, surmounted by an everted rim, twin suspension loops near the top, 28.5cm high
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
Shallow dent to one side. Minor typical wear
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1143
Sold
A CARVED EBONISED BOX
Sri Lanka or Southern India, 19th century
Of rectangular form with hinged lid, carved with intricate flower and leaf decoration in low relief, 25cm wide by 10.5cm high
Of rectangular form with hinged lid, carved with intricate flower and leaf decoration in low relief, 25cm wide by 10.5cm high
Some natural splits to the wood. Some splashes of white paint to the interior and underside. Some…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1144
Sold
A TIBETAN PARCEL-GILT AND INLAID SILVER ALTARPIECE (2)
19th century
In the form of an overflowing vase on a flared lotus base, a separately made stopper with central gilt figure of Amitayus surrounded by scrolling foliage, set with turquoise, carnelian and other gemstones, 29cm high
In the form of an overflowing vase on a flared lotus base, a separately made stopper with central gilt figure of Amitayus surrounded by scrolling foliage, set with turquoise, carnelian and other gemstones, 29cm high
Some losses to the `jewelling'. Shallow dent to the cylindrical hollow tube at the base of the…
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1145
Sold
FOUR SINO-TIBETAN TEABOWL HOLDERS (10)
Circa 1900
Each with a domed lid and carnelian finials, with engraved and repousse scrolling geometric decoration, the lower part in the form of a lotus, two with chased and repousse Buddhist emblems, another with enamel decoration and the fourth, plain, 10cm to 11.5cm high; together with a pair of Chinese blue and white teabowls, 7cm high
Each with a domed lid and carnelian finials, with engraved and repousse scrolling geometric decoration, the lower part in the form of a lotus, two with chased and repousse Buddhist emblems, another with enamel decoration and the fourth, plain, 10cm to 11.5cm high; together with a pair of Chinese blue and white teabowls, 7cm high
Generally in overall good condition with some minor dents around the edges. Vert minor wear to the…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1146
Sold
A MEWAR PORTRAIT OF MAHARANA RAJ SING II
Circa 1800
Gouache and gold on paper, red painted margin with two lines of devangari script, yellow border around the edges, mounted, framed and glazed, image 22.5cm by 11cm
Gouache and gold on paper, red painted margin with two lines of devangari script, yellow border around the edges, mounted, framed and glazed, image 22.5cm by 11cm
Overall in good condition with some minor markings to the paper
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £400 - £600
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1147
Sold
A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE INFANT KRISHNA
Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 18th/19th century
Standing on a lotus base, holding a butterball in each hand, his hair gathered in a bun, 13.2cm high
Standing on a lotus base, holding a butterball in each hand, his hair gathered in a bun, 13.2cm high
Loss to the front left corner of the base. Five small wear holes to the lotus he is standing on
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1148
Sold
A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMA
Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century
Standing in tribhanga on a lotus base with left hand raised, a quiver behind his shoulder, his head with a tall headress surmounted by a bud finial, 23cm high
Standing in tribhanga on a lotus base with left hand raised, a quiver behind his shoulder, his head with a tall headress surmounted by a bud finial, 23cm high
Minor wear around the base. Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025