A large, heavy Chinese bronze censer of hexagonal form, dating to the late Qing Dynasty (circa 1850–1900), with superb relief decoration throughout. The sides are adorned with flowering branches and b[...]
An Ecuelle decorated in Doucai with the "Hundred Antiques", mixing underglaze blue as well as red, yellow and green enamels. The back of the body is marked with a double circle. China 18thKangxi perio[...]
Nice little tanto of the Meiji period Kwaiken type. Dagger for men or women of samurai very popular as a weapon of defense. Tsuka handle in shagreen and saya scabbard in lacquered wood. Black lacquer [...]
Pair of Satsuma porcelain vases. Circa 1880. Polychrome enamel decoration on a white ground with gold highlights depicting two palace scenes in cartouches, surrounded by flowering trunks of peonies, b[...]
Very nice little tanto of the Meiji period Kwaiken type. Dagger for samurai man or woman very popular as a defense weapon. Handle and scabbard in lacquered wood. Black lacquer with pearly reflections [...]
Chinese cabinet in black and red lacquered wood, it opens on the front with two drawers at the bottom and a flap decorated with flowers and foliage which reveals three drawers. It has two drop handles[...]
Shiva sculpture ivory India early X sec. h total 14 cm International shipping UPS DHL Payment accepted bank transfer or paypalPlease contact me for any further information
Awaji porcelain bottle vase from Kyoto, Japan. Turquoise blue glaze, finely crackled glaze. Very good condition, enamel defect on the edge of the foot. Height 20cm and diameter 9cm.
Chinese pottery of a green parrot, serving as an incense burner perched on a rock. Sancai enamel, Qing period. Wear to the enamel at the bottom of the base and on the red beak. Old deglazing drop belo[...]
A superb and substantial 19th-century solid silver tea and coffee set from the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, renowned for its richly ornamented repoussé and chased silverwork.This four-piece set inc[...]
Japanese cloisonné enamel and silver vase, Meiji period (circa 1880) Elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel baluster vase with stylized decoration on an emerald green background, resting on a silver base a[...]
Large Japanese okimono made of assembled buffalo bone and veneer on a wooden core. Depicting a barefoot peasant, standing on a rock, holding his double gourd and carrying a bundle on his back. Work fr[...]
She is depicted seated, wearing a long pleated dress and a pearl necklace. Her serene face shows a slight smile, her forehead is adorned with the urna and her earlobes are elongated. Her hair is gathe[...]
Superb 19th century Asian incense burner, made of antique bronze, with two finely sculpted handles. Its authentic patina testifies to its age and gives it a timeless charm. The rounded and slightly do[...]
These delicately painted dishes are fine examples of Republic period artistry influenced by Qing court aesthetics, blending refined brushwork, poetic sentiment, and symbolic natural imagery.Poetic Tra[...]
Large Indochinese gong in hammered copper, mounted in a finely carved exotic wood frame decorated with branches and flowers, resting on four feet, with its hammer, origin Indochina - Vietnam, from the[...]
A splendid Antique Japanese porcelain dish with polychrome decoration in Chinese style, the scallped rim with brown edging. Five Spur marks and seal mark on reverse. Period - 18th century Condition - [...]
Very decorative and large pair of parakeets perched opposite and well sculpted in an olive lard stone and worked base with four soft green feet, which can and serve as bookends, these pretty pieces in[...]
An exceptional Kyoto Satsuma plate dating to c. 1885,painted with a meticulously detailed scene of figures in an interior and gardensetting. The decoration demonstrates the highest level of Kyoto arti[...]
Wooden netsuke illustrating the famous legend of Koryo placing the sandal on the foot of an old man on horseback named Kosekiko. Originally a Chinese legend, taken up by Japan in past centuries. Small[...]
Pair Of Indonesian carved female sculptures late 18th century depicting two standing women in carved and lacquered wood with extensive painting losses. Resting on an oval base, both antique oriental [...]
Antique Sculpture Of Burmese Shaman Late 1800s Leaning on a square base he is depicted standing with a staff in his left hand and a sort of gourd and container in his right hand. She wears a red skirt[...]
Greco-Buddhist art from Gandhara, 3rd century. Rare Buddhist stupa mounted on an elephant. The stupa is composed of three parts that were carved separately in rock crystal. Dimensions: Height 12 x Len[...]
Charming pair of okimono in bronze with a warm brown patina, depicting lobsters, made in Japan during the Meiji period (1868–1912). The two crustaceans are shown in a vertical position with elegantly [...]
SET of four Menuki for DaishoJapan, Edo period (1603-1868)Gold, shakudo, copperSet of four Menuki for Daisho in copper covered with shakudo, decorated respectively with two rats – symbolising good luc[...]
Fuchi Kachira SETJapan, Edo period (1603-1868)Gold, shakudo, silver, copperFuchi with copper Tenjo Gane, covered with shakudo, decorated with a house behind a tree, two figures with silver faces stand[...]
Superb Imari porcelain dish, from the 18th century, large dish with a decoration of a bird of prey, very pretty model, an old restoration (see photo of the reverse) in good condition
18th century Chinese porcelain bowl and cup from the Qianlong period - two scenes with figures on the bowl and a scene with the same figures on the cup - both in perfect condition -
Pair of Asian wooden frames finely carved with figures and architectural elements, pagodas, temples in an interlacing of foliage. A signature on the back to be defined. Total dimensions: 25 X 19 X 3.5[...]
India, 19th century, rare, and superbly made, miniature statue of the Hindu goddess Durga, in ceremonial dress, wearing a diadem and necklace, holding her four attributes in her four hands, with a hal[...]
Nepalese Khukuri knife of the GURKHAS fighter regiment. Blade engraved with a dragon and the other side a stylized leopard, traditional notch for the flow of blood. Horn and bone handle, horn scabbard[...]
Music box reproducing the letter to Elise in the form of a small piece of furniture with 6 drawers or compartments - The music which is wound up from behind the object activates the wheels of a small [...]
Netsuke manju, depicting a young samurai under a pine tree playing the sakuachi. He is wearing geta and stands near a large flower basket. Signed masanao (?), Japan, Meiji period. Width: 3.5 cm. Quote[...]
INRŌJapanEdo period (1603–1868)19th centuryLacquer, wood, mother-of-pearl, bone, glass, silkH: 6.4 cm; W: 5.3 cm(Previous damage)Box with four compartments in red and gold lacquered wood; decorated wi[...]
Opium pipe, solid silver filigree, Wa tribe, northern Burma, late 19th century or early 20th century. The Wa tribes are major producers and consumers of opium. Collected by me in 1995.
Brush pot called Bitong China end of the 19th beginning of the 20th century Carved bamboo decorated with the 7 sages of the Bamboo forest Group having lived in the kingdom of Wei in North China in the[...]
Cigarette case in low-grade foreign silver Indochina Vietnam first half of the 20th century Uncommon model Good used condition small scratches and rubbing of the metal 179 grams
This sensitive and intimate portrait represents a young Indonesian woman, probably a half-naked balianise, with bare shoulders and her head covered by a clear turban. The artist delicately captures th[...]
This Imari plate is old, no doubt about it. Probably from the late 18th or early 19th century. As for the condition, there are firing defects and micro-scratches, but nothing dramatic. No dents, crack[...]
Beautiful silk thread embroidery on a plain silk background, depicting pagodas at sunset on one and in the moonlight on the other, fine embroidery of very good Indochinese quality, circa 1900. The pri[...]
Chinese hard porcelain teapot, decorated with famille rose enamels in the typical "Canton" style, palace scenes in cartouches alternating with flowers and birds. The "Canton" style was created in Chin[...]
Buffalo bell made of dense monoxyl wood with 4 clappers and 4 internal bells. Very beautiful patina of use with nuanced reflections. Original carrying strap. Khmer, Cambodia.
Small table with drawer, with intermediate top. The sides and front of the drawer are carved with flowering branches and birds in high relief. The tenon and mortise assembly is robust, the tenons are [...]
JAPAN - Late Edo period (1603-1868). Samurai tanto. FUSHI - KASHIRA in textured gilt copper inlaid with silver. TSUKA in wood covered with ray skin. MENUKIS in chiseled and gilt copper depicting shish[...]
JAPAN - Early to mid Edo period (1615-1741). Samurai katana in shirasaya. FUSHI - KASHIRA in chased and patinated metal suite decorated with a butterfly (symbol of rebirth) with outstretched wings inl[...]
Pair of large, richly carved, gilded and red lacquered wooden standards. A religious and decorative object in Vietnamese temples and pagodas. Different decor for each side.Brought back from Indochina [...]
Small hexagonal vase in Canton enamel, China, 19th century Technique & material: copper entirely covered with a polychrome and gold painted enamel, typical of the production known as "Canton enamels".[...]
An exceptional Chinese wool embroidered panel, dating to the 18th century, likely created as a temple or domestic decorative hanging. The panel is worked in delicate shades of blue, white, and black w[...]
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