A large Syrian brass double gourd vase with flaring neck decorated with panels of arabesques and calligraphy between hanging pendants -- 28.in.high; an Indian wood box and hinged cover carved with a panel depicting a lion attacking a dragon -- 14.in.wide; an Indian bronze oval shaped vessel with a figure at the end of each side as handles incised with fish and calligraphy -- 9½.in.wide; a Persian painted and lacquered panel depicting scenes of ladies at various pursuits set within a white-metal and wooden frame -- 21.in.high; and an Afghan waist coat with silk scrolling flowers and other motifs. (5)