A Chinese bronze archaistic Hu vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The pear-shaped body rising from a short splayed foot into a waisted neck with slightly flaring mouth and two loop handles, cast in lo[...]
Buddha Head - Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th Century
Buddha head in bronze with green-brown patina on a Plexiglas base. The serene divinity, half-closed eyes, elongated earlobes.
The head adorn[...]
A pair of Chinese blanc de Chine porcelain seals. Each miniature seal is decorated with a finial in the form of a seated monkey. The bases bear a four-character seal mark. Kangxi, circa 1680-1710.
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A small Arita blue and white dish decorated with peonies in bloom behind a ringed hedge. Arita kiln C1660-80.
Diameter; 5 1/2" (13.9 cm).
Condition; perfect.
See 'Shibata Collection' Vol. III[...]
An unusually small Famille Verte covered bowl. Decorated with a floral scroll beneath a diadem border. The lid is decorated with peonies. Kangxi C1700.
Height; 6.0 cm.
Condition; excellent.
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A fine Chinese bronze vase with lion handles.
Qing dynasty, 17th century.
The squat body resting on a spreading foot, with two finely-cast leonine mask handles applied to the shoulder and up the t[...]
Rare quadrangular sake bottle with rotating decoration in Arita porcelain with slight relief, Japanese work from the 17th century from the Tokugawa period. Magnificent state of preservation.
A rare pair of miniature celadon ground Kakiemon dishes. Each of foliate form and decorated on a celadon ground with a Shishi above a spray of peonies. Japan C1680-1700. Diameter; 2 3/4" (7.0 cm).
Co[...]
Nice genuine early bronze with genuine patina of age.
Period - 17th century or earlier
Measurement - Width 10.5 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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CHINA, Kangxi period, 18th century Pair of porcelain subjects Representing the twin brothers Hoho Erxian standing on quadrangular platforms, each holding lotus vases, painted in famille verte enamels.[...]
Chinese porcelain cup, 17th century. With symbolic decoration "the evil eye". Probably Trancition 1640. Height: 3.7cm. Diameter: 6.7cm. Good condition without restorations.
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868) Half-mask of samurai called "Mempo" in wrought iron decorated with lines reproducing wrinkles. Pronounced chin, movable nose, holes for a horsehair moustache (missing), [...]
A well-modeled bronze figure of Liu Hai. The young Immortal stands with long flowing sleeves and his right foot resting on a double gourd from which issues a winding trail of smoke. He dangles a silve[...]
A small deep blue and white dish. The dish is petal-moulded with a decoration of a fisherman seated in a boat by a small island. The rim dressed in brown. Base with a six-character Chenghua mark. Chin[...]
Beautiful porcelain statuette of Guanyin, Blanc de Chine, Dehua, Kangxi period, 17th century.
The deity is represented seated in dhyanasana on a lotus-shaped base. The face is serene, the eyes lowere[...]
Shakyamuni Buddha head in sandstone, Thailand (formerly Siam), Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th century
Thai Buddha head (Ayutthaya Kingdom) from the 17th century sculpted on sandstone with a serene and del[...]
Exceptional Christian tsuba from the AKITO SHOAMI school, Edo period. A cross on each side in gold; tsuba with gold inlays. Tsuba for Katana. Diameter of 8.2 cm. Shipping costs not included.
A beautiful and delicate blue and white porcelain plate with floral decoration in cartouches, influenced by Ming Wanli Kraak designs. Marked with the Artemisia leaf mark to base. Very thin and fine po[...]
important FAMILLE VERTE vase KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) the vase represents scenes of life from the imperial court in cartouches resting on a powder blue background enhanced with floral motifs painted [...]
Japan, early EDO period, circa 1610. Zunari helmet (kabuto) with 3 plates in black lacquered iron, neck protector (shikoro), hineno with 5 lamellae, laced in brown, beige and green. Central ornament ([...]
Large Japanese wooden cabinet covered with lacquer and gilding. The lock of the flap and the corners are made of copper, with an engraved decoration. Behind the flap are smaller and larger drawers, on[...]
An Antique Chinese Bronze Figure holding a incesne stick holder, Ming Dynasty. C17th.
Period - 17th century;
Condition - The feet are bent. Wear commensurate with age.
Measurement - Height 1[...]
India, Tamil Nadu region, 17th-18th century, superb and unusual architectural element from a temple or residence belonging to upper castes. It is decorated with a Yali, an animal with a lion's body an[...]
A Chinese blue and white bottle vase decorated with landscapes
China
Transitional period, circa 1630/1640
H. 27 cm Base: 10 x 10 cm
Somes chips, one hairlines
Spouted Jar serving as an important ewer for tea, wine or water. Decorated with a dragon painted energetically in cobalt blue underglaze, its eagle talons widely deployed. 4 solid handles allow the ew[...]
A rare Japanese Ming Chinese Ming style porcelain dish, Tainqi mark.
Period - 17th century:
Condition - surface wear
Measurement - Diameter 18.3 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICI[...]
It is rare to find a pair of jars from this period in good condition. The decoration is in the continuity of the Ming Dynasty, likewise the clay still containing iron oxide turning orange during firin[...]
Large blue and white bowl with three dragons along the body, flying through the clouds, the central medallion is also decorated with a dragon among the clouds
Au revers, une marque à six caractères, [...]
Round porcelain dish called KRAAK with underglaze blue decoration. The center is richly decorated with foliage, a bird on a rock. The wing is decorated with quarters filled with flowers and objects as[...]
Buddha made of polychrome wood with remains of gilding. Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the lotus position, his hands arranged in the gesture of bhumisparsha or calling the earth to witness. The figure[...]
Pair of large plates, slightly lobed in eight brackets, with flared rim, with underglaze blue floral decoration.
Some frittings on the edges and a firing defect on one, otherwise superb condition of [...]
armor that belonged to the third generation of the okabe family of the kishiwada domain, the eldest son of nabukatsu okabe armor completely in suite of type oegawa do gusoku early edo 1660,1680 do:
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These two gun handles were separated from the gun carriage by sawing. They are made of cast yellow bronze. They represent two powerful threatening dragons. Although they were discovered in Japan, they[...]
This excellent bronze head of Shiva dating from the 17th - 18th century is a mukhalinga, which literally means "lingam with a face". Lingams are phallic eggs and the non-representational form of Shiva[...]
A very unusual Chinese bronze incense burner with inscription 锦上添花 - the icing on the cake! Song/Ming period.
Period - 17th century or earlier
Measurement - Height 10 cm Diameter 16 cm
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A CHINESE/TIBET INCENSE BURNER DECORATED WITH TWO SMILING FACES OF PATT AND OTHERS, DARK PATINATED BRONZE, PROBABLY FROM THE HIMALAYAN REGION. HEIGHT: 7.8 CM. WIDTH: 12.5 CM. DIAMETER: 9 CM, FOOT: 6.3[...]
Superb yasurime mask engraved with parallel lines
early 17th century
combat piece with large opening of the face
beautiful tare in kiritsuke kozane
laced petroleum color blue green
black lacquer [...]
The deity is presented standing with his hands together in a position of prayer. It is carved from a solid piece of wood, lacquered black and gilded with gold leaf. The crown and the jewels are made o[...]
The “khanjar” is a type of dagger originating from Persia and widely adopted in most Islamic cultures. Besides its functional use, the “khanjar” was also worn to indicate rank or social status. The mo[...]
Lost wax cast bronze monk. The character is represented standing with his hands folded in prayer. The cast iron is coarse, it has numerous defects and holes (circled in the photo), the one in the head[...]
India, 17th century or earlier, very pretty and unusual bronze group made in two parts representing the goddess Durga, wrathful form of Parvati. She is represented in a prabhavali arch surmounted by t[...]
Flared neck, “leiwen” background decoration flanked by two handles in the shape of chilong dragon heads, the rounded body rests on a slightly flared circular foot. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautiful [...]
A Chinese White porcelain sculpture representing a Guan Yin from the Ming to the Transition period
Old damage to the left hand, see photos
Height 20 cm
Covered vase equipped as a lamp, in porcelain with green decoration, chimeras playing among peonies and foliage. Collar decorated with a frieze of stylized banana leaves. Gilt bronze base. China, Ming[...]
Superb bronze incense holder, India 17th or early 18th centuryRich stylized floral and geometric decoration repeated in friezes on several registers tiered over the entire height (notably lotus petals[...]
Large tripod incense burner in bronze China 17th centuryQing dynasty 17th century period Archaic Shang styleRepresents taotie masks in reliefGreen and red patina imitating antique bronzesDimensions 22[...]
Two round Kogo box (incense box) in Japanese Negoro lacquer Box in red Negoro lacquer with black interior Japan, early EDO period 17th century Circa 1600 Some shocks (see photos) Dimensions 7 x 7 x 2.[...]
Buddha head carved in sandstone. Kingdom of Ayutthaya, 17th century. Solid wood floor. Estate of the merchant and collector Claude de Marteau www.thecdmcollection.be Sold with certificate of provenanc[...]
Superb small carved stone temple traditionally located in front of houses in India. Beautiful decoration of twisted columns and volutes in the upper part. Dimensions height 36 cm width 25 cm depth 18 [...]
A Chinese blue and white bottle vase with a Middle Eastern silver mount, Wanli period (1572-1620) Islamic market.
Condition - Good condition -- there are some faint surface cracks in the glaze -[...]
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