Bronze with dark brown patina - very good condition - signed. Shokichi Hata (Takaoka 1882 - Tokyo 1966), studied sculpture at the Toyoma Prefectural Technical School. He graduated in 1901 and decided [...]
A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon standing upwards with its head stretched forward and its jaws wide open, while holding a crystal sphere aloft.Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“.Un[...]
Japan. Meiji period. Pair of patinated bronze vases, decorated with birds, branches, chrysanthemums, with gold highlights and red and black lacquer. Signed under the base. Payment by bank transfer
Copper dish covered with cellular enamel (cloisonné). The extremely intricate decoration depicts a pair of ryū dragons fighting. In Japan, the appearance of a dragon was considered a good omen, announ[...]
Bronze horse or mule forming an incense burner, represented with its neck stretched, its head slightly turned to the left, its ears pricked, caparisoned, a large saddle cloth decorated with dragons, a[...]
Bronze flower pot with inlaid and relief decoration of chrysanthemum birds, flowering branches, flowers and leaves with red highlights. Payment by bank transfer. Shipping extra.
This 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. Proud, han[...]
Bronze with a gray-green patina - oxidized by outdoor use. Wear - 5.3 kg The kappa is a demon with the appearance of an anthropomorphic turtle. The kappa lives near rivers, lakes, ponds. In ancient Ja[...]
Late 19th Century Miyao Eisuke Meiji Period Antique Japanese Miniature Gilt Bronze Okimono Figure of a Warrior. Height: 4.25in (11cm). Signed verso.Condition: Excellent for its age. Minimal rubbing to[...]
The butterfly dancers, bronzes dated 1901 under the base - wear, one wing reattached - are missing branches in the figures' right hands (see photos). They represent the kocho-mai ("butterfly dance"), [...]
Bronze okimono of a tanuki dressed as Daikokuten, the patron god of peasants and commerce. The tanuki is an animal from Japanese folklore, known for being mischievous, transformative, and a bon vivant[...]
Pair of Meiji period Japanese vases, cloisonné enamel with opaque and glittery reflections. Beautiful colors and great finesse of execution. Excellent condition. Height 21cm.
Bronze (copper alloy) representation of Avalokiteshvara, late Sukhothai style. Kingdom of Siam, 17th/18th century or earlier. A rare image of the bodhisattva of infinite compassion, as Theravada Buddh[...]
Beautiful Japanese cloisonné vase from the late 19th/early 20th century. Please note: there are some minor damage and missing parts (see photos). Height: 30cm Diameter: 14cm
Large bronze Buddha in the Mon Dvaravati style, both hands in Jnama mudra, 19th century or earlier. Good overall condition with a single small crack on the sanghati. H 102 cm x W 37 cm x D 20 cm Heigh[...]
Statuette of Shakyamuni Buddha seated in a meditation posture (padmāsana), his back straight, his face peaceful and slightly inclined downward. His half-closed eyes, his gaze directed towards the grou[...]
Buddha seated in bhūmisparśa mudrā (taking the Earth as witness), legs crossed in padmāsana, the fingers of the right hand brushing the ground, symbolizing awakening. The body is straight, the posture[...]
Statuette representing the Buddha seated in a meditation position (padmāsana), his right hand touching the earth in the gesture of taking the earth as a witness (bhūmisparśa mudrā). He wears a headdre[...]
Cambodia, mid-20th century, very pretty bronze Apsara dancer in a traditional posture whose origins date back to the 7th century. She is represented in a characteristic dance movement, her left leg ra[...]
missing two small pendants. DETAILS:• Dimensions: width L – 47 cm, height H – 37 cm.• Country of origin: China• Period: 1st half of the 20th century• Materials and execution technique: cloisonneWe shi[...]
Incense burner in the shape of a longevity peachBronze with reddish-brown patinaChina, Qing dynastycirca 1850-----L ~15 cmD ~12 cmH ~15 cm-----Beautiful traditional tripod incense burner in the shape [...]
Seated Buddha touching the earth in gilded bronze, Thailand, late 19th centuryBuddha - Zen - Thai decorationDimensions: 24 cm x 15 cm, height: 36 cmMaterial: Gilded bronze
Bronze Buddha from the Ming Dynasty. This magnificent statue has stood the test of time. This Buddha has post-dating gilding but retains all of its charm. Considering this, the price is very low. This[...]
Pair of incense-burning Fô dogs, mouths open, the foreleg raised. Removable head. Cast iron with traces of polychromy. China. Ming Dynasty. 1368 to 1644.
A finely cast bronze figure of Tara, seated in lalitasana (royal ease pose) atop a double-lotus base. The figure is adorned with detailed jewelry including a crown with central seated Buddha image, ci[...]
This incense burner on a tripod base has pretty engravings around the edge. As for the condition, we note traces of wear due to use. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. Pleas[...]
These two cloisonné vases are beautifully made, unfortunately you will note that there is a significant dent on one of the two, various rubbing and pitting, verdigris and small black spots on the gilt[...]
Bronze with brown patina, glossy patina. Dated 1956 - signature T Suzuki, unidentified. We notice the neoclassical influence of the subject, treatment of the drapes; combined with the exuberant floral[...]
A superb bronze representation of Ganesha. He holds his trunk in both hands like a flute. The bronze is very heavy and well-carved. Ganesha appears before us on his knees, holding his trunk and appear[...]
Kontani Eigi, 1908-1973, sculptor and metalworker, born in the city of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from the Takaoka Technical School and the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, sculpture department. [...]
Elegant and powerful bronze sculpture with brown patina presenting the goddess Parvati in a tribhanga position (triple flexion), resting on a 2-tiered lotus-shaped base. Origin South India Period circ[...]
LARGE VASE IN PATINATED BRONZE, VERY SCULPTED, MEÏJI PERIOD, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY (1890) WITH DRAGON DECOR WITH A CHARACTER ON THE LID. THE VASE HAS A SIGNATURE (see photo). PLEASE NOTE: THE CHARACTER'[...]
Okimono Sculpture of a bronze mouse Japan 19th century MEIJI Represents a mouse holding a chestnut between its paws Very finely chiseled double patinated bronze Japanese work Mid 19th century Dimensio[...]
Interesting Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Cups Decorated with Dragons chasing the Sacred Pearl Work from Beijing China Famille Verte Small dent on the inside edge but no damage to the outside (see addition[...]
Votive statuette, possibly Prajnaparamita, Buddhist goddess of transcendent wisdom. Although she is often depicted with feminine attributes (breast), androgynous representations are not unusual in Jav[...]
A superb large 19th century Chinese bronze censer, possibly earlier. Measures 23.5 cm high, 39 cm wide across handles, 32 cm diameter without handles, and weighs 5059 grams. Features three solid feet,[...]
Important and beautiful cloisonné vase, with rich enamel decoration of water lily leaves, work from 19th century China, this beautiful and "rare" vase is presented with a bronze mount, for the taste o[...]
India, 19th century, bronze statuette depicting Garuda. It is the vahana, or mount, of the Hindu god Vishnu, half man, half bird. He is also considered the king of birds because Garuda is a bird creat[...]
Bronze vase, Japan, late 19th or early 20th century. Small patina losses. Side welds (restoration?) Height: 17.5 cm Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise indicated, [...]
Cloisonné vase, Japan, late 19th or early 20th century. An accident on the back. Height: 15 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, items published on Proa[...]
Bronze figurine of a donor depicted kneeling with his offering bowl, green patina mixed with red pigments and vestiges of gilding. Myanmar (Burma), Kingdom of Hanthawaddy also known as Pegu (1287-1539[...]
Javanese bronze most likely representing the bodhisattva Manjushri, Indonesia, Java, 9th century. In Javanese iconography, the crescent located behind his head is typical, especially for Avalokiteshva[...]
Maravijaya Buddha in bronze with malachite green patina, sometimes with beautiful shades of ruby oxidation (probably cuprite). Laos, 18th century, kingdom of Luang Prabang. Bronze Buddha statues from [...]
Bronze statuette with traces of lacquer and gilding, Avalokiteshvara seated in padmasana, hands sketching a mudra, crowned and adorned with jewels. Perforations on the back, small losses. Late Ming dy[...]
This incense burner is from the beginning of the 20th century. For the condition, note a slightly distorted foot, classic verdigris, deformations on the lid. Our photos allow you to appreciate the qua[...]
"Large Incense Burner" in Bronze & Cloisonné Enamels with stylized floral decoration The handle of the lid in the shape of a Fô dog Japan Meiji period (1868-1912) Signature under the base Height 50 cm[...]
Pair of polychrome cloisonné enamel vases, China, circa 1900. Decorated with dragons facing off against a backdrop of stylized clouds and waves. Slight dent in one of the vases.
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