Small Indian bronze depicting a kneeling Krishna - South India, 19th century or earlier Kneeling Krishna is a relatively common iconography of Hinduism called Bala-Krisna. Very beautifully crafted bro[...]
Large Antique Indian bronze ardhanarishvara hermaphrodite Hindu deity Shiva Paevati Chola styleArdhanarishvara (Ardhanārīśvara, lit. 'the half-female Lord'), is a form of the Hindu deity Shiva combin[...]
Apsaras (นางอัปสรา) are a member of a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist
culture. They were originally a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters,
but, later play the role of a "n[...]
Chinese bronze vase with cloisonné enamels - China, 19th century A vase of rare form and beautiful craftsmanship. Bronze with cloisonné enamels with floral decoration, dragons and auspicious symbols. [...]
Chinese or Vietnamese gilded bronze (or copper) incense burner - South China or Vietnam, circa 1900 Incense burner on its base. The handles are represented by two qilong dragons. Weight of the incense[...]
Chinese bronze incense burner with its lotus-shaped base - Apocryphal mark Xuande, Qing dynasty China Weight of the incense burner 605gr Weight of the base 300gr Height with base 11.5cm Height without[...]
Ōshima (Katsujiro) JOUN 大島如雲, (1858 – 1940), was a Japanese sculptor and artist, known for his great artistic talent and skill in bronze casting. Ōshima JOUN was born into a family of sculptors and wa[...]
Sugai Chozo 須貝庄三, (1901-1972), was an artist who regularly participated in Nitten exhibitions (Nitten is Japan's most popular and prestigious art organization. Only the country's best artists particip[...]
Very pretty pair of gilt bronze vases, With a rotating decoration of birds in application, the decorations are different on each vase, Birds fly over the entire surface in a floral decoration, On the [...]
This small censer called “Boshanlu” embodies the spirit of Han dynasty, used as an incense burner. It is believed that this object has a central Asian origin and was made into a bud form during Han dy[...]
Antique Maravijaya Buddha in solid bronzeLaos17th - 18th centuryThe Buddha is depicted seated on a high, shuttle-shaped stepped base in the sattvaparyanka position, his right leg resting on his left l[...]
Large Japanese bronze bell with a brown patina, resting on a standing Oni supporting the whole. The wooden base is decorated with elephant protomes and the mon of the Tokugawa clan. A stamp on the rev[...]
Pair of Japanese vases in chiseled and sculpted bronze. The shape is based on the archaic Chinese "gu" models. The feet and wide necks are quadrilobed in shape with honeycomb motifs and archaic banana[...]
Usubata bronze vase for ikebana, with a removable double container with a very wide flat rim. The body has a relief decoration of a bird of prey and clouds resting on a base made of peony stems, flowe[...]
Large Japanese statuette representing a Geisha in Bronze and cloisonné enamels. Late 19th or early 20th century. Bears a signature in relief under the base. Height: 54 cm. Width: 21 cm.
JAPAN. Pair of gilt bronze soliflore vases. High relief cicada or cricket motif applied to the bellies. Late 19th century / 1900. Dimensions: Height: 28 cm. Base diameter: 4.8 cm. In good used conditi[...]
We present this beautiful Pansu vase from Japan and the 19th century decorated with cloisonné enamels, polychrome on a blue background. Pedestal in patinated bronze, termination of the neck and handle[...]
We present this exceptional cloisonné vase that we believe to be from China. Its particularity is that it is designed with sides on a base that is round, on each side a handle in the shape of an eleph[...]
We present this 19th century Chinese closonné incense burner. The character decorations appear Chinese to me and are made of enamel. The removable lid is a Fö dog. A very decorative incense burner. In[...]
We present this Asian vase that we believe to be Indochinese, made of patinated bronze and partly decorated with cloisonné enamels, polychrome on a blue background. This vase is in perfect condition. [...]
We present this superb bronze-mounted cloisonné vase from China. It rests on an openwork base. Two handles on the sides in the shape of tiger heads with a large oval-shaped ring in the mouth. At the t[...]
Mitsuhiro DAIDOJI (大道寺光弘), born in 1953 in Hokkaido (Japan), currently has studios in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture (Japan) and in New York. In 1985, he moved to the United States and exhibited in 1986[...]
Ichiga (Kazumasa) Numata (沼田一雅, May 5, 1873 – June 5, 1954) was a Japanese sculptor and ceramic artist. His real name was Yujiro Numata. Born in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, he studied sculpture under Tak[...]
Bronze drum Type Heger III End of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century Restorations, tears at the base and slight dents Laos Region from Thakek to Sawannakhet
Bronze vase decorated using chasing and engraving techniques and relief elements applied in various metals, including copper. The decoration shows birds in flight and sitting on the branches of flower[...]
Sakai Kozan was the director of the Takaoka Chugei-sha metalworks workshop in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. The workshop was founded by his ancestor Sakai-ya Riemon during the Keio period (1865–1868), a[...]
Bronze laughing Buddha, 19th century China, index finger of the right hand raised.
The authentic Buddha, Siddharta led six years of strict asceticism to finally realize that the Truth could not be fo[...]
Historical Buddha Shankyamuni in copper alloy, Laos, late 18th early 19th century. Elegant copper alloy image representing the Buddha in bhūmisparśa mudrā, characteristic of the kingdom of Luang Praba[...]
Jambupati Buddha (Jambhupati) is a particular form of Buddha. He is depicted in bhumisparsha mudra, adorned, and is venerated in Theravada Buddhism, particularly in Burma. According to legend, Jambhup[...]
This Laotian statue of Buddha in copper alloy from the early 19th century, presents stylistic characteristics that evoke certain Burmese and Siamese influences. Its ornate double lotus base, with its [...]
She is an "okâ-san" (director of an "okya"; boarding house for "maikos", geisha students). When an oka-san retired, a senior geisha who had proven herself within the house took her place.
Thus, proud[...]
India, 18th century - early 19th century, rare and very pretty group of three miniature bronze statues representing Hindu gods, the first seated on an oval throne in a prayer position, the second seat[...]
Large bronze and ivory okimono, chryselephantine, depicting a man playing the shamisen. Small lack in the drawer of its music box. Beautiful wooden base decorated with bamboo leaves. Japan Meiji perio[...]
Thailand/Laos/Siam, 19th century, Gold-lacquered bronze Buddha head, fine arched eyebrows, half-closed eyes and a serene expression, curly hair, on a metal baseHeight with base: 30cmwithout base: 21cm[...]
Pair of Japanese baluster vases in gilded bronze and cloisonné enamels with peony decorations on a turquoise blue background. Period: Late Edo 1604-1868
JAPON - MEIJI period (1868-1912) Pair of baluster vases with flared necks and two handles in the shape of chimera heads, in bronze and cloisonné enamels with foliage decoration on a background of geom[...]
An unusual antique Chinese bronze incense burner decorated with mythical beasts, Buddhist symbols and astrological signs.
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measure[...]
Chinese bronze incense burner from the 19th century with Fo dog decoration, dimensions: height 40 cm, width 31 cm, depth 23 cm. Signature to be deciphered
Kontani Eigi, 1908-1973, sculptor and metallurgist, born in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from Takaoka Technical School and Tokyo School of Fine Arts, sculpture department. Received more [...]
China Gilt Bronze Perfume Burner Dragon Model Very beautiful piece finely sculpted and gilded Handles forming dragons 20th century work decorated with a signature green stone at the base Free and insu[...]
Copper alloy Buddha, Indonesia, early 20th century or earlier. Indonesian Buddhist art, although often overlooked, draws inspiration from the great Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of India and South[...]
Pair of Thepphanom in gilded bronze, very finely crafted. Early Rattanakosin period (1782 – 1932), although earlier influences of the Ayutthaya style are perceptible in the treatment of faces and orna[...]
Pair of elephant-head vases. Bronze, wood, etc. Meiji period (1868–1912), Japan; Anglo-Indian school, circa late 19th century.
Pair of patinated bronze vases, composed of several pieces, resting on t[...]
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