A vase with a depiction of birds and flowers, a classic Japanese kachō-ga composition. The body of the vase was made by a Japanese artist in bronze, the decoration using engraving, chiselled applicati[...]
Bronze and copper vase representing a crane in flight among flowers. The decoration is engraved and applied to the surface of the vase.
Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912).
Height 20.5 cm, diameter 13.[...]
An ancient Indian brass sculpture of Nandi, the Hindu sacred bull. Showing very many years of handling.
Period - 19th century or earlier
Measurement - Height 8.6 cm
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An impresive Thai Rattanakosin Gilt bronze figure of Mahakatyayana, Rattanakosin period.
The two rings at the back were to originally suport a parasol.
Mahakatyayana (or Katyayana) was a dis[...]
A rare bronze figure of Shabdrung Ngagwang Namgyal (1594-1651): the founder of the Drugpa Kagyu tradition of Bhutan. Shown seated, a sutra in hand, his robes decorated with Shou (longevity) symbols, t[...]
Imposing pair of “Singha” temple guardian lions, in bronze, Thailand, early 20th century. H 88 CM XP 50 CM XL 48 CM. About 70 kg per pair. Sold as an inseparable pair. Provenance: Estate of dealer and[...]
The worshiper Moggallana known as Kolita, kneeling on a stepped mound with double rows of lotiform friezes, his hands clasped in anjali mudra, a posture of adoration before the Buddha, dressed in a ri[...]
India, beginning of the 19th century or earlier, very old and superb bronze statue of the Hindu god Krishna represented standing on a high square base, holding his flute in his hands. Very nice patina[...]
Old pair of Japanese gilt bronze vases decorated on both sides with children playing with butterflies and floral motifs with slight reliefs by the so-called "shakudo" decorations inlays of metal eleme[...]
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 15.5 cm Diameter 22.3 cm
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South China or Vietnam, 19th century, important and superb incense burner (incense burner) in bronze with a rich decoration of phoenixes evolving in a vegetal and floral environment. It rests on four [...]
Bronze subject, with golden patina, depicting Krishna. Divinity of compassion, tenderness and love, Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Vishnu who is one of the three great gods of Hinduism. Krishna [...]
Charming little perfume / incense burner, cache pot, pot Origin China in patinated bronze, it offers a beautiful engraved decoration, and rests on three feet. Good condition, beautiful patina of time.[...]
Large and beautiful Bronze Incense Burner with dragons and Samurai. It is attributed to Seiunsai for the Nakanoya company. Japan Meiji period (1868-1912). Very nice dark brown patina. Rich decoration [...]
Very beautiful and rare pair of bronze vases with dragons. They are signed under the base by Nakanoya Sei Seiunsai Chu (Made by Seiunsai for the Nakanoya company). Japan Meiji period (1868-1912). Very[...]
Kagami or Japanese bronze mirror dating from the Meiji era. One polished side serves as a mirror, the other side is decorated. Its center is adorned with the KIRI motif representing a paulownia flower[...]
Magnificent composition for this bronze okimono with double patina representing an elephant attacked by three tigers. Below the belly of the elephant where the signature of the artist is. Japan, late [...]
Large 19th Japanese "musician" bronze.
The sculpture is signed and very finely detailed.
Dimensions:
Height: 61 cm
Width: 40 cm
In good condition, but piece of superior instrument needs to be res[...]
Large bronze perfume burner with its base.
The grip of the lid is decorated with a chimera.
Work from Asia at the end of the 19th century.
Dimensions -
Weight : 14.2 kilograms
Total height : 58[...]
RONZE SUBJECT of golden patina, of the Maravijaya type, representing the Buddha seated in dhyanasana (taken from the earth a witness) on a base of lotus flowers, the right hand in bhumisparsha moved, [...]
Woman's bronze bracelet, adorned with a dragon that surrounds itself around the bracelet, cloud engraving, Yao tribe, mountain of Shan province, late 19th century, Burma.
height 12 cm wide 10 cm, ins[...]
Very beautiful little perfume/incense burner, China or Indochina, in bronze, hexagonal in shape, It has a beautiful decoration, rests on three feet, In very good condition, beautiful patina of time, t[...]
India, 19th century, very pretty little bronze statue depicting Ganesh, god of wisdom and intelligence. He stands on a lotiform plinth. Height 7.8cm. The scale indicator on the last photograph is a sm[...]
Bhīmasena, the second of the five Pāṇḍava brothers in the Mahābhārata, is worshipped in Nepal as a form of Bhairava. Referred to as ‘Bhīmsen’, he is especially popular among the Newar business/trading[...]
Large Japanese bronze vase with high relief, decoration in four parts. Based on turtles, dragons and birds, the three elements represent earth, water and air, with bronze representing fire. The collar[...]
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni.
The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, exhibiting typical[...]
I have cautiously dated this imposing figure to the 19th century, but it may well be older. The original paint has degraded and there is considerable surface wear commensurate with age. He has a rea[...]
Khmer style bronze sculpture representing an Apsara* dancer, from Thailand or Cambodia, from the 19th century. This statuette is in good general condition. A note: some tiny shocks and wear of time, s[...]
Decorated with deer, a deer and a doe, chiseled in light and high relief. Momiji (maple) leaves seem to be falling at their feet, which places us in autumn. A stream of water ripples all around the be[...]
The silver decorated with the eight Buddhist precious objects.
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition - signs of use, this is not a mass produced tourist souvenir but a ge[...]
Buddha Shakyamuni shown seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra known as the earth touching position. This gesture represents the moment of Buddha's awakening as he claims the earth as a witness to his enlight[...]
Important Bronze incense burner with original golden patina, decorated with three finely chiseled fo dogs. The fo dog also called fo lion is the representation of imperial china. This model of incense[...]
Very pretty subject in patinated bronze, representing a character, a spacing on the upper part indicates that it may be a card holder, very refined carving, signed on the back
Pair of bronze vases, very heavy, very present in hand, beautifully crafted with finesse of details. In high relief on each side, a decoration of bamboo branches, the trompe l'oeil handles of bamboo s[...]
Rare bronze vase covered with lacquer, Japan 19th century. in good condition, some small jumps and lacquer scratches, very good quality of execution. Height: 38 cm width: 20 cm collar diameter: 12 cm
Small bronze sculpture or statuette representing the Buddhist (and Hindu) deity Tara*, mother of all Buddhas, with three heads and several arms, seated on a base with lotus flower petals, from Thailan[...]
This Burmese image of the historic Buddha, Shakyamuni, makes a gesture known as bhumisparsha-mudra, or "taking the earth to witness." It was made in bronze, with lost wax and dates from the end of the[...]
Japanese bronze from the 19th century representing a Monk and a Shisa On A Rock Accompanied by its Wooden Base Good condition, a restoration in the back of the monk, see the photos Height with base: 3[...]
Pair of small cloisonné bronze incense burners decorated with 2 dragons with 5 claws chasing the sacred pearl in the waves. Inside a dragon has 5 claws wrapped around the sacred pearl. Nice work from [...]
This is a 19th century Meiji period Japanese style bronze sculpture of a Bronze Bison fighting wolves. Dimensions: length of 37.5 cm and width of 20 cm.
Large and spectacular bronze perfume burner with brown patina, finely chiseled decorated with dragons among the waves, the grip in the shape of an eagle slaying a dragon. Japan Meiji period
Pair of beautiful bronze vases decorated using the technique of engraving and inlay of silver, copper and shibuichi (alloy of silver and copper) and gilding. The decorations show compositions of aquat[...]
Japanese bronze vase. The convex and meticulously chiseled decorations represent, among other things, a family of hens, chrysanthemum flowers or bamboo leaves. Decorations are also made using engravin[...]
Buddha seated in the half-lotus position or Ardha Padmasana, his hands in Dhyana Mudra the gesture of meditation and also of concentration of the Good Law and the sangha.
I have dated this charming[...]
Door gong or watch from the end of the 19th century, of French origin in Japanese style, consisting of two Chinese-style turtles looking at a snail and a rat frolicking on the lower crosspiece.
beaut[...]
Very pretty incense burner with removable perforated lid and resting on three sculpted feet. The lid is surmounted by a Pho dog, the handles in the shape of stylized elephants. The belly decorated wit[...]
On its wooden base, pretty incense burner with cloisonné decoration with birds of paradise, flowers, lid with grip in the shape of a Fô dog, handles decorated with dragons, in good condition, circa 18[...]
Khmer style bronze bell decorated with a dancing young girl, an Apsara*, from Thailand or Cambodia, from the 19th century. This bell is in good general condition, in its own juice. A note: wear and di[...]
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