A child or young man in a kimono carries a candle holder bowl - inside it a large bobèche. Brown patina - traces of smoke / burning under the bowl - micro scratches and micro shocks from use. Some oxi[...]
A tabletop bronze censer with a dark patina and reddish highlights, featuring a three-dimensional relief decoration of two dragons of different sizes emerging from the surface.Signed “Tōun ju” with a [...]
Indian bronze depicting dancing Krishna - India, 19th early 20th century. Representation of dancing Krishna, in copper alloy. The statuette consists of three removable elements: the base, Krishna hims[...]
Small head in copper alloy with brown patina Japan end of the 19th century beginning of the 20th century Representation of a woman's head Good quality of metal casting, particularly in the rendering o[...]
Meiji-era jizai lobster.Iron.Japan.Late 19th century.L. 17.7 inches.This life-sized iron lobster is a perfect example of the Japanese art of okimono (置物, or “ornamental figure”) of the jizai (自在) type[...]
We present this beautiful bronze harnessed horse from China with a lovely patina and gilding. Traces of oxidation that should be left in my opinion give it extra charm. It seems relatively old to us, [...]
A large and unusual Antique Japanese bronze jardiniere in the form of two chickens with outstretched wings with pierced tails. Splendid Patina.Period - 19th century. Condition - Good condition Measure[...]
Small bronze sculpture with brown patina Vietnam School of Fine Arts of Hanoi circa 1920 referenced model representation of a small musician in good condition old patina 15.5cm at the base 16cm high a[...]
Rare bronze car mascot by Émile Bregeon representing a bat (defect at the base see photo repair possible) Emile Bregeon is a French sculptor born in the 19th century and died in the 20th century. He i[...]
Interesting Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Cups Decorated with Dragons chasing the Sacred Pearl Work from Beijing China Famille Verte Small dent on the inner border see additional photo Diameter: 12cm Heigh[...]
Incense Burner (Bronze Incense Burner) in Gilt Bronze - South China or Vietnam, Circa 1900 Tripod incense burner on its base. The handles are represented by two lion heads. Height with base 8.5cm Diam[...]
An antique Indian bronze elephant, probably a child's toy from a Hindu temple. Period - 19th century or earlier Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 16 cm Length 20 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICA[...]
A superb pair of cloisonné enameled metal baluster vases, decorated with lively scenes depicting figures in traditional costume in an imperial garden, surrounded by lush floral motifs on a turquoise b[...]
Very beautiful bronze wine container with green excavation patina Zhou style with archaic motifs and chimera heads on the handles Ming period 17th century or older Former French collection
A handsome pair of Japanese inlaid bronze vases.These were difficult to photograph adequately due the the reflections in the polished surface.Period - Meiji Period 1868 – 1912 Condition - Good conditi[...]
Foo dog. Feng shui. FruitsProtectionAbundanceQualityRarityVery large size! Original Period! Missing a pattern on the side. Similar in museums of Asian art objects.
Bronze and ivory okimono, chryselephantine, representing a winegrower cutting bunches of grapes. Signed in a red cartouche. Japan, Meiji period. Total height: 19cm
Japanese bronze censer, chiseled and carved.
Body in two pieces
Origin: Japan.
Period: Meiji era (1868 -1912).
Dimensions: Height: 99 cm; width: 30 cm.
Condition: Good condition.
Bronze bell. India, 20th century. Bronze bell with a tall, oval body at the base, almost rectangular in height, whose upper part is elaborated with smooth areas and figures of the same material. In ad[...]
Bronze with antique green patina. Signed. This sculptor worked mainly in Osaka, contributing to the reconstruction of the city after 1945, to adorn it with monuments. The most famous is "The Goddess o[...]
Nielloed bronze vase, 19th century, South East Asia (China or Vietnam). Decorated with a hunting scene and horsemen in a landscape. Dimensions: 18 x 8 x 8 cm. From the collection of a French colonial [...]
Bronze ewer with polychrome enamel relief decoration on a gilded background, of scrolls and lotus flowers, the handle in the shape of a large dragon resting on the belly and the neck.
Buddha "Hotei" from Japan, in bronze. Late 19th century (Edo period), in very good condition. Various representations for this divinity: Hotei, one of the seven Japanese gods of happiness, recognizabl[...]
Pair of plates and their wall supportsCloisonné enamels19thCirca 1880Beautiful pair of cloisonné enamel plates with birds and flower decorations, 19th century.
Plate and its wall supportCloisonné enamels19th centuryCirca 1880Beautiful plate in polychrome cloisonné enamels decorated with a basket of fruit, two birds, a cherry branch and floral motifs.
This life-size gilt bronze Buddha statue dates from the Rattanakosin period (1782-1932) in Thailand. Seated in the lotus position (Padmasana), with his hands in the meditation mudra (dhyana mudra), th[...]
This bronze drum, inspired by the famous drums of the Dong Son culture, is a testament to the rich artisanal heritage of Southeast Asia. Cast in Thailand, Burma, or Laos toward the end of the 19th cen[...]
Silver-plated bronze okimono signed KIYOTOMI 清富, dated 1967 (Showa, 1926-1989), representing a crane. On its black lacquered presentation plate and with its wooden box (tomobako).
The Chinese deity of war is seated. On his robe are depicted the 6 dragons symbolizing luck. Bronze cast using the lost-wax method, Chinese work from the early Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th century. There a[...]
Small Orientalist Bronze – Young Chinese Boy Playing the Guzheng Charming patinated bronze sculpture depicting a young Chinese boy in a seated position, dressed in a traditional tunic and concentratin[...]
Young kneeling woman wearing a kimono decorated with chrysanthemum flowers, she extends her right hand in a gesture of offering. One added element is missing. Beautiful patina. Meiji period (1868-1912[...]
Bronze okimonos signed Kome JIICHI 米治一, (1896-1985), Taisho-Showa period - circa 1930, depicting two peacocks (slightly different patina and finish). Born in Yokota-cho, Takaoka City, he was a sculpto[...]
Gold Lacquered Bronze Musician Asia 20th Century. In good general condition. Height 38 cm, length 33 cm, depth 18 cm, weight 4.3 kg.- Founded in 1350 by a Thai prince who ascended the throne under the[...]
Imposing and finely cast, this patinated bronze ikebana stand takes the form of a lobed gourd. It is composed of two elements: a sculptural base and a removable lid pierced with slits for floral arran[...]
Bronze vase signed BISUI 美水 - Taisho-Showa period - circa 1930, probably representing a "kamon", a family crest comparable to Western heraldry, inlaid in silver.
Large baluster vase with a narrow, straight neck. Bronze patinated in a warm brown. Relief decoration of birds on flowering branches. Circular motifs repeated around the neck and foot. Signed below in[...]
A large Chinese bronze archaistic Hu vase.Qing dynasty, late 18th to 19th century.The bulbous body rising from a tall splayed foot into a waisted neck with flaring mouth and two loop handles issuing m[...]
Bronze okimono from the Meiji period 1868-1912 by the highly regarded artist AKIMITSU 明光, aka Akasofu GYOKO 赤祖父暁光. Gyoko lived in Tokyo during the Meiji period as a sculptor specializing in high-quali[...]
Thailand, Sukhothai, 1950s/1960s, superb and important bronze Buddha head presented on a base. The face, of beautiful finesse, reflects a profound serenity. He wears a headdress known as "one hundred [...]
An interesting and unusual depiction of Nandi, Shiva's vehicle, with some remnants of polychromy. The wear on the head is visible, mainly due to handling the statue during pujas. Circa 18th century, I[...]
Usubata vase in gilded bronze, chiseled in relief with animal decorations, a pair of deer on one side and ibexes on the other. work from Japan from the end of the Meiji period (1868-1913) signed below[...]
A patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake, signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, positioned face-to-face, are shown with their mouths open in a direct confrontation.
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A patinated bronze amphora-shaped vase depicting a rabbit carved in takabori among lush branches in the moonlight, with iro-e takazogan inlays in gold, shibuichi, and shakudo, attributed to the Takaok[...]
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