This exceptional piece, created around 1950, showcases the shimmering beauty of tiger's eye. The sculpture depicts a delicate bird perched on a gourd (or squash), a traditional motif symbolizing prosp[...]
This remarkable piece is a group carved from white coral with impressive technical virtuosity. Standing 25 cm tall, the work depicts two serene female figures, gracefully moving amidst finely crafted [...]
This exceptional five-panel inrō in black and gold lacquer is a refined testament to the art of maki-e from the late Edo period. Standing 6 cm tall, it features a continuous design of great narrative [...]
This exceptional artwork, dating from the mid-20th century, perfectly illustrates the refinement of hardstone carving of that era. It depicts two birds of paradise sculpted with masterful precision fr[...]
A lime box with a lid carved with a man's head wearing a hat. The body of the box is decorated with four stylized animals. Lime is an ingredient in betel quid.
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (19th century). Description: This exquisite sculpture, carved from exceptionally clear rock crystal, depicts a Taoist immortal. The work is distinguished by the fluidity of i[...]
A Japanese cloisonné enamel dish on copper, blue ground, decorated with three birds, a butterfly, two peonies, and plum blossoms. It is in excellent condition, the colors are superb, and the design is[...]
Refined set of six small Kutani porcelain cups with lids. The cups feature a ringed foot, with a manufacturer's signature on the bottom, and a lobed lid with a flower-shaped handle. The pieces are dis[...]
This exquisite netsuke, carved from ivory and measuring 2.8 cm in height, dates from the late Edo period (19th century). It depicts two young boys, or karako, captured in a moment of spontaneous play.[...]
This magnificent miniature sculpture, dating from the late Meiji period and crafted with exquisite finesse, depicts the Takarabune, or "Treasure Ship," carrying the Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese mythol[...]
Tibetan nephrite jade rosary of 18 immortals. Beautiful set comprising 18 nephrite jade heads and a spare piece (elastic band). Each head is finely carved. The "Eighteen Immortals" of Chinese Buddhism[...]
Pair of bronze Foo Dogs, China, late 18th century. Exceptional set comprising two Foo dogs from the late 18th/early 19th century. Finely chiseled bronze work with a brown patina. The spheres under the[...]
Beautiful large covered vase, ginger jar, or urn, in celadon-glazed oxblood ceramic or porcelain in the style of Meiping porcelain, recent production, 1990s-2000s or earlier, unsigned. Lovely traditio[...]
A rectangular, precious wooden box with a lid, decorated with silver plaques depicting dragons and figures in landscapes. Vietnam, circa 1900. Good condition, traces of glue on the bottom. Dimensions:[...]
China, 19th century, a very pretty pair of porcelain vases decorated with reserves on a turquoise ground depicting dignitaries, sages, and children, partially glazed in low relief. Beautifully execute[...]
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[...]
White-glazed pot, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907). Important globular pot with a rounded neck. White glaze applied over a white slip. The lower part and body are left unglazed, revealing the pinkish-bei[...]
Large Chinese porcelain platter from the East India Company, decorated in blue and white with a bird perched on a tree surrounded by flowers (including peonies) in a garden, a butterfly fluttering abo[...]
Large Chinese porcelain platter from the East India Company, decorated in blue and white with a beautiful tree surrounded by flowers (including peonies) in a garden. The rim is decorated with bouquets[...]
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[...]
This exceptional work, created around 1950, is an ode to poetry and grace. Standing 23.5 cm tall, it is sculpted from natural agate, its veins and nuances masterfully exploited. The piece depicts cele[...]
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 and color on silk. Bamboo symbolizes firmness, strength, and flexibility, as it bends in the wind but never breaks. The small bird adds life to the composition and introdu[...]
Large expressionist painting, genre scene in the fields. A multitude of workers on the edge of a lake or sea, probably Asia loading up bags which will be then transferred onto low-lying boats
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[...]
A hand-painted scroll depicting a samurai holding a banner. This meticulously detailed depiction is painted in the musha-e style, a style of warrior paintings particularly popular in Japan during the [...]
Hand-painted scroll depicting a pair of tanuki strolling under the full moon. Tanuki are a vibrant part of Japanese culture, blending realism with the world of spirits and folklore, and symbolizing jo[...]
Hand-painted scroll depicting a composition in the kachō-ga style, meaning birds and flowers. A pair of sparrows is shown in flight amidst blooming flowers. The artist has created a free and asymmetri[...]
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[...]
A nine-piece hard-paste porcelain dinner service, decorated with figures of deities, immortals, and dignitaries, each recognizable by their respective attributes. Gilded details. The nine pieces, each[...]
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[...]
Clothbound notebook, 14 unnumbered pages, with 15 images. Layout of silver gelatin prints. This appears to be a draft of a book. Dated 1968. An unknown name: Hiroyuki Sugi. Signs of handling, worn bin[...]
This mysterious sculpture comes from Japan. It is signed "Chiaki." Circa 1970-80. Besides its highly elegant composition, the faceted treatment gives it a vibrant appearance. It is probably made of Ke[...]
A Chinese crackle-glazed vase of the "Ge" type, late 19th/early 20th century, on a gray-beige background. The vase is entirely hand-modeled on its body. The neck is shaped like a garlic clove. The cra[...]
Pair of large Chinese openwork gilt bronze pedestals resting on zoomorphic feet. These Chinese-made pedestals supported large Chinese porcelain vases or cloisonné enamel pots. 19th century. Very good [...]
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 bronze sculpture cast using the lost-wax technique, depicting a young farmer standing and holding a harvesting sickle. The figure is dressed in traditional work clothes and carries a knife at his be[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €30, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Bronze statue representing a Xiniu (a type[...]
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[...]
A struggling engraver, from 1945 onwards he specialized in depicting kappas, small Japanese demons. His studio was located on Kappabashi Bridge (the Kappa Bridge) in Tokyo. He attempted suicide, and h[...]
- Gouache mounted on paper - Visible creases and handling marks. Presented in a paulownia wood box. Total height 190 cm - total width 41.5 cm + end caps. Gouache sheet 132 x 30 cm. - Ono Komachi (poet[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €100, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Very large porcelain platter with Imari d[...]
SABRE known as Katana signed Yasunaga, with certificateSettsu Province, JapanEnpo period (1673–1681)Steel, wood, lacquer, copper, horn, gold, sentoku, silverNagasa: 60.8; Nakago: 16.1 cmSori: 0.7 cm(O[...]
This terracotta statuette of a Tang dynasty court lady is an excellent example of the renowned funerary “Fat Ladies.” Her full and rounded silhouette, serene posture, broad calm face and ample robe re[...]
Exceptional funerary terracotta diorama depicting an ox pulling a covered cart, perfectly aligned with the repertoire of mingqi models from the Northern Qi dynasty. The piece stands out for its cohere[...]
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[...]
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