JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Wrought iron, openwork, chased in hira bori and inlaid with iroe hira zogan of copper, gilt copper, and silver, depicting the legend of Shiba Onko breaking a jar to sav[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Carved and finely lacquered wooden maetate depicting a large pair of blacksmith's tongs. When attached to the kabuto, they also resemble a long pair of horns. Dimension[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). TAKAMAKURA, neck rest, the trapezoidal and slightly curved base in Tsugaru-Nuri flame lacquer, the woven cushion decorated with stylized floral motifs and held in place[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Carved and lacquered wooden maetate depicting a leaping shishi. Restorations and minor losses to the mouth and paws. Dimensions: 28.5 x 6.5 x 12 cm. Sold with its base.[...]
Chinese porcelain vase decorated with a pair of peacocks on rocks and branches. The decoration is very delicate, featuring flowering branches and handles in the shape of deer heads, an auspicious symb[...]
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Dragon Decoration, China – Late 19th/Early 20th Century. An elegant Chinese vase in white porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue painted decoration, adorned w[...]
China, a set of living room furniture in dense, carved exotic wood, comprising a bench and a suite of four armchairs. The bench back features cranes in a landscape. The armchair backs are openwork wit[...]
Very beautiful 19th century Chinese fan, painted decoration of three figures seated in a landscape and drinking from a gourd, painted silk, black lacquered wood frame, in good used condition, some wea[...]
Beautiful Chinese porcelain vase, known as Nanking porcelain, decorated in blue and white with a bird among flowering branches, featuring brown borders and crackled glaze. The vase was formerly mounte[...]
Woodblock print scroll. The text at the bottom reads: 伊勢朝熊岳 (Ise Asama-dake). This indicates that the scroll originates from Mount Asama (Asama-dake) in Mie Prefecture, located near the famous Ise Gra[...]
Scroll with a hand-painted image in ink and color on paper. The image depicts a gourd and a poetic commentary on the painted plant, written in the sōsho style (cursive script). The gourd motif suggest[...]
Scroll with hand-painted ink on paper. This technique does not allow for corrections, which is why these paintings are called "painted in one breath." In the Far East, bamboo is a very important symbo[...]
Hand-painted scroll depicting a pair of cranes and a tortoise surrounded by a pine tree and a flowering plum tree. The image is painted with great attention to detail in the Kanō style. The pair of cr[...]
A hand-painted scroll in the sumi-e technique depicting a falcon perched on a pine branch, gazing at its reflection in the water. The Japanese artist has portrayed the bird of prey in all its splendor[...]
A rare antique Tansu cabinet from northern Japan, dating from the 19th century. Crafted from cedar wood, this traditional Japanese piece is distinguished by the quality of its wood, its authentic pati[...]
Here is a kneeling court lady in gray terracotta, most likely from the Han dynasty. It is antique and retains its original patina. It has not undergone any restoration; it is in its natural state, hav[...]
This 19th-century brush box is signed and carved from a single piece of wood. Regarding its condition, there is a small chip on the neck and some minor cracks in places. Our photos allow you to apprec[...]
Tigress and Her Cubs in a Bamboo Grove: A rare and elegant Japanese wall hanging from the Meiji period, hand-painted on velvety silk (birodo-e), depicting a tigress and her cubs in a bamboo grove, ami[...]
A 19th-century Burmese bronze bell adorned with two Bilu (ogre) heads, announcing the presence of an elephant. The Bilu is a type of ferocious demon found in Burmese folklore. Consequently, the Burmes[...]
Antique headrest, Japan XIX made from bamboo known as takamura was traditionally used to support the head during sleep, particularly by geishas in order to preserve their complex hairstyles. The const[...]
Splendid Ghendje carpet (Caucasus) from the second half of the 19th century,made of wool on wool, with an all-over design of side-by-side botehs and a frame with crosses and rosettes.Dimensions: 157 x[...]
Large bronze incense burner - China or Vietnam, circa 1900. Tripod bronze with two large handles. The lid is decorated with a lion and pearl. Minor dents and deformations. Weight 5225g. Height 38cm. W[...]
This large vase, 41.5 cm tall, is a late 19th-century Chinese vase.It features a rich Imari decoration, incorporating most of its characteristic attributes.First, the colors: cobalt blue and two shade[...]
An important Chinese apothecary cabinet made of lacquered hardwood, comprising a total of 101 drawers: 37 on the front and 64 arranged on a rotating octagonal central column. The rectangular, black-la[...]
Chinese bronze incense burner - China, circa 1900. Marked under the base in "small seal" style characters that I have been unable to decipher. Weight 982g Height 11.5cm Diameter approximately 18cm
Beautiful pair of covered polychrome Canton porcelain vases, decorated with several cartouches depicting scenes of life, various birds, butterflies and flowers, with bronze handles, on mahogany bases,[...]
Tripod incense burner with apocryphal Xuande mark - China, Qing Dynasty. Under the base, a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark. Beautiful patina. One chip on the front. Weight 295g. Height 6cm. Width[...]
Rocailleby French Vintage Interiors This antique Japanese lacquered cabinet is a beautiful piece of furniture that is perfect for any collector of antique furniture. The cabinet is made of wood and h[...]
Cup of longevity in celadon porcelain from China in the taste period Xuande MingOne word, several forms, eternity.Inspired by the porcelain of the Xuande period (1425–1435) during the Ming dynasty (13[...]
Meiji-era Jizai Spiny Lobster BronzeJapanLate 19th Centuryl. 44 cm (17.3 in)This bronze spiny lobster bears a partially illegible signature, making it impossible to identify the master bronzesmith who[...]
Souvenir of Cochinchina - Vietnam, Saigon, 1871. Three gouache paintings on rice paper (probably a depiction of the Imperial couple) in a frame under glass, made of wood and gilt stucco. Tear in the p[...]
Pair of small Paris porcelain ginger jars decorated with gold painted scenes of Japanese life on a black background. Late 19th/early 20th century. Bears a signature. Samson manufacture.
A 19th-century bronze covered incense burner. The lid is decorated with a Foo dog, the handles are in the form of water buffalo heads, and the tripod feet are shaped like animal paws. Total height 20.[...]
A very pretty box (called a Chanab) made of blackened lacquered wood, diamond-shaped and richly decorated with gold. One side features traditional scenes with figures, while the other depicts a rich, [...]
BELL OR BELL FOR ELEPHANTS.Burma, 19th century.Bronze.H: 12 cm – L: 12.5 cm. Dimensions excluding ring.Large bronze bell for elephants, featuring a representation of the ogre Bilu on each side. A weig[...]
China, 19th century, a superb and important bronze incense burner on a tripod base, decorated with a reserve of birds and phoenixes. The handles and the finial of the lid are in the form of dragons. A[...]
A Filipino mandeo saber with its damaged bamboo and rattan scabbard, a partially rusted steel blade, a carved bone and horsehair grip, and brass inlays. It's in its original condition, which is part o[...]
Superb large antique (19th-20th century) Vietnamese bronze Buddha, partially chiseled (the robe and part of the base), 66cm high x 37cm x 30cm deep. Its distinctive feature is the very finely chiseled[...]
Our clock, attributed to the Crystal Staircase, features a rich Japanese-inspired decoration blending cloisonné enamels and gilt bronze elements. While the clock's body suggests a formal affinity with[...]
Type: Coffee table Materials: Chinese elm wood and woven rattan top Finish: Exposed wood with traces of red lacquer Period: Late 19th century Character: Architectural and functional Use: Side table / [...]
Pair of patinated bronze sculptures depicting guardian lions, in the Asian tradition, attributed to Vietnamese production. The animals are shown standing with open mouths in an expressive and dynamic [...]
Japanese vase in red coral Kutani-yaki porcelain from the Meiji period (1868-1912)A court scene, a coral red decor, frozen in Japanese porcelainCreation of the Japanese ceramist artisans of Kutani-Yak[...]
Refined set of eleven Imari porcelain plates. The plates feature decorations in shades of red and white, with gold partitions. The refined decorations, in partitions, depict floral and bird motifs. Th[...]
A bronze Okimono sculpture with two patinas depicting an elephant attacked by two tigers (with sulfide eyes), signed by the sculptor Omori Mitsumoto, also known as Kôgen, ("Omori Mitsumoto Saku" in a [...]
Large patinated terracotta Chinese sculpture depicting a fierce-looking bearded warrior holding his sword, representing the deity Zhong Kui*, the demon slayer (Shoki in Japanese), dating from the 19th[...]
Japanese
Kutani Porcelain Shishi or Foo Dog, Meiji Period c.1900
Length:
12.5 cm
Height:
12 cm
*
The
figure is hand-painted with a distinct reddish-orange glaze and intricate
detailing [...]
Japanese perfume burning vase in Bronze 19th century Meiji period (1868-1912)Emerging from a Japan in full metamorphosis, opening its craft to the Western world, this bronze vase with handles embodies[...]
Royal blue and white peony vaRoyal blue and white peony vase in the taste of Ming porcelain, 19th century Qing periodA vase in tribute to the golden age of pre-modern Chinese porcelain.Creation from t[...]
This sword is a Dao, the traditional Vietnamese sword, although it is also used in southern China. It can be dated to the 19th century. This type of sword is often presented as an execution sword, but[...]
A very beautiful Chinese vase in blue and white porcelain, decorated with figures in the countryside. It bears a Kangxi signature in underglaze blue. There is a small chip below the neck, barely notic[...]
Lacquered wooden bowl decorated with stylized flowers and fans in various shades of gold powder on a black lacquer background. Red lacquered interior. With its lid, which also serves as a saucer. Good[...]
Chinese incense burner in gilt bronze with a decor of Chien de Fô, 19th century Qing periodWhen the objects of use become true works of art.Resulting from the Chinese craftsmanship of the 19th century[...]
Beautiful lacquer panel depicting a rice paddy. Very high quality. Some minor losses in places. Sold as is! Quite large size: 93 x 76 cm. Visually stunning and rare!
19th Century Asian: Antique Carved Mahogany Cabinet (Chinese or Indochinese Art) Dimensions: H 127 x W 142 x D 52 cm. Superb antique mahogany sideboard, entirely hand-carved, showcasing remarkable ope[...]
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