Antique Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in famille rose enamels with figures and inscriptions from the famous Wu Shuang Pu (無雙譜 – “Book of Peerless Heroes”).This celebrated series, first published by[...]
Netsuke of a Meditating Sage, Japan, Late Edo Period, 19th Century Signed in the baseFinely carved ivory, honey-gold patina, signs of wear This delicate netsuke embodies the serenity and artistic mast[...]
A finely carved ivory netsuke of a meditating sage, Japan, 19th century Ivory with warm natural patina Height: 5 cm – Width: 3.5 cm – Depth: 2 cmGracefully rendered in quiet contemplation, this exquis[...]
A finely hand-carved Japanese ivory netsuke dating from the early 19th century, depicting a bearded figure in ceremonial attire. The subject, crowned and robed, holds a mysterious object—possibly a ho[...]
Charming antique Chinese celadon-glazed porcelain brush washer in the form of a fish leaping among waves — a delightful object for the scholar’s table.
Lovely pale green glaze with a soft translucent[...]
Scapula bone with carved decoration of tigers attacking an elephant and its calf, against a background of dense vegetation. Size 22 x 39.5 cm. Stains and wear.
19th century wooden and mother-of-pearl screen. Very beautiful piece from the end of the 19th century, beginning of 1900. Work from South China/Indochina. Triptych panels (removable) on a wooden base.[...]
Chinese famille verte porcelain inkwell from the end of the 19th century decorated with a delicate hand-painted floral decoration It was once exported to France Dimensions of the tray 26 cm X 19.5 cm [...]
A finely carved Japanese horn manju netsuke depicting Kanzan (Han Shan 寒山), the legendary Chinese hermit-poet, smiling and holding a small teapot while wearing a wide straw hat beneath autumn foliage.[...]
Elegant antique Japanese bronze figure of a girl in traditional dress, holding a small double gourd (hisago) in her right hand. The sculpture captures a moment of calm movement, with fine modelling of[...]
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Representation of a young dog lying on its back, its legs stretched upwards. This submissive position is accentuated by the hanging tongue protruding from its open mouth. China, 19th century. Stone. D[...]
Imposing Maravijaya Buddha in carved wood, covered with wine-colored lacquer and gilding. Burma (Myanmar), Shan princely states, Konbaung period (1752-1885). He is represented in vajrāsana, seated on [...]
Multi-figurative sculpture depicting heroes from Chinese mythology. Their supernatural powers earned them the title of Immortals. The varied arrangement of the figures refers to the celestial class of[...]
Bodhisattva statue - a figure bringing wisdom and compassion to mankind. The Bodhisattva sits in the lotus position, hands placed one on top of the other, palms upwards, thumbs together - a meditation[...]
Japan - Edo period (1603-1868).Half samurai mask called "MEMPO" in hammered ironBrown plated iron with a slight surfaceTextured (Sabiji nori, rust-like varnish). From the outside and red toInside (the[...]
"Indo-English Silver Thabeik Bowl. Late 19th Early 20th Century. Signed with a family motto in Latin: "Forcicer Sapiencer" and dated in Roman numerals: 1857 - 1927 Solid silver bowl hallmarked 800. In[...]
Pair of very beautiful miniature porcelain vases, ball-shaped, topped with a small neck and resting on a small heel. The bottom has a purple glaze tending towards gray, a very beautiful and extremely [...]
JAPAN, Kutani Kilns Baluster vase signed in iron red and gold enameled porcelain with a decoration representing a woman in a garden playing a string instrument and accompanied by a child, on the other[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a straw hat to protect against the bean throwing.
The himotoshi is pierced through the large hat.
Peri[...]
A Japanese six-panel screen painted on paper and gold powder, depicting the majestic Mount Fuji surrounded by clouds and mist, as seen from Lake Kawaguchi. The snow-capped peak stands out brightly aga[...]
Asian-inspired tea table, mother-of-pearl and rosewood marquetry decoration, carved and openwork belt, flower sculpture on the top, in the style of Gabriel Viardot, circa 1880, set in very good condit[...]
A cloisonné vase decorated on a dark blue ground with a pair of herons perched on the branch of a weeping willow and another heron in flight.
The decoration is executed with silver wires of varying t[...]
A large Japanese bronze sculpture depicting an oni lifting a Buddhist ceremonial kōro (incense burner) with his left hand. The figure, kneeling, rests the other hand on his hip for balance and display[...]
A monumental bronze vase with a dark brown patina, depicting a Ryu dragon in high relief. The vase has a cylindrical shape with a flared base reminiscent of Mount Fuji’s profile. The dragon’s body coi[...]
Chinese black and gold lacquer cabinet dating from the late 19th century, during the Qing Dynasty. Its two main doors, decorated with rectangular panels with oval medallions, present richly detailed s[...]
An ivory netsuke depicting the Rokkasen (Six Immortal Poets), the celebrated poets of the first imperial anthology of Japanese poetry, signed Gyokuzan.
Carved in the round, the netsuke shows the six [...]
An antique ivory netsuke depicting a crouching deer.
The animal is shown in a natural pose, with a gentle expression, its head turned backward and eyes inlaid in horn. The surface is smooth to the to[...]
Large Chinese porcelain parrot perched on an openwork rock. The entire sculpture is covered with a crackled turquoise glaze, characteristic of Quing production from the 18th century. With its 40cm hei[...]
NECESSARY BOX WITH LACQUER DECOR CHINA SCENE NAPOLEON III PERIOD, It is lacquered with golden highlights. Compartments inside, with many pieces. For the condition, a shock on the lid. The lock has no [...]
The carved copper inkwell, a stationery utensil used to store ink, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, making it a truly dazzling treasure among China's many cultural relics. Engraved copp[...]
2 Chinese vases from the late 1800s and early 1900s, with a typical decoration from the Quing dynasty, made of porcelain decorated with floral and butterfly motifs. The bottle shape with a long neck i[...]
Japanese Satsuma earthenware figure group of
Hotei and karako, late Meiji period, circa 1890. The monk’s teal robe lies over
a finely crackled glaze; he holds an ōgi in the right hand and the strap [...]
Japanese tansu in paulownia and cedar, 19th century Charming small Japanese tansu/chest of drawers from the 19th century, made of paulownia (kiri) and cedar, two species traditionally used for their l[...]
Large wool felt panel, embroidered. Late 19th century. Holes, and a missing piece at the bottom left. The missing part is pinned to the back. It just needs to be carefully sewn back on. Arabic text in[...]
A finely modelled Meiji-period bronze figure of a naked geisha, standing gracefully on a stylised rocky base, signed in an oval seal “美山” (Bizan) to the side. Her traditional coiffure and serene expre[...]
Japanese lacquered quiver with this accessories. The quiver is 94 cm long and can hold a dozen arrows, it is accompanied by a gourd-shaped netsuke to keep powders surely for the giriko (powder to prot[...]
Graceful potiches vase in polychrome Imari porcelain. The vase features painted decorations depicting pagodas, plant, floral, and geometric elements, lending it a great elegance. The object has also b[...]
Group of figures and animals hand-carved from white coral. It depicts two women in elegant dresses, one of whom is playing a stringed instrument. Next to them, a group of hares can be seen on branches[...]
Ceramic incense burner with hand-painted and gilded decoration depicting various figures in elegant clothes. They are surrounded by flowers and decorative ornaments. Handles in the shape of animal mas[...]
Small vase with a dragon in relief surrounding its neck. The hand-painted decoration depicts figures and a second dragon. Satsuma, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). Signature on the back for identifica[...]
Ceramic incense burner with hand-painted and gilded decoration depicting Buddhist monks, musicians, and attendants. The figures, painted with great finesse, are surrounded by various objects and flowe[...]
Ceramic vase with hand-painted depictions of samurai and figures in court dress. The vase is also decorated with various fanciful ornamental friezes. Satsuma, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 1[...]
Pair of small porcelain vases depicting phoenixes in flight among flowers and trees laden with pomegranates. The base and spout are decorated with plant friezes. Kutani, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912[...]
A fine matching pair of large Japanese cloisonné enamel dishes, dating to the Meiji period (late 19th century).Each dish finely worked in vibrant enamels with flowering prunus and chrysanthemum branch[...]
Small Japanese (jewelry) cabinet in lacquered wood enhanced with gilding, opening with two doors and 5 drawers, decorated with figures in pagoda landscapes, as well as flowers and foliage, from Japan,[...]
Jewelry (or work) box in lacquered wood enhanced with gilding, decorated on the top with two birds (cranes), as well as foliage, vases and flowering branches, opening with a drawer, from Japan, 19th c[...]
This small piece of furniture is made of very hard and heavy precious wood with a very fine grain. The mounts are cut from bronze or brass, some of which are inlaid into the wood, which is a beautiful[...]
Curved cabinet with 4 doors in Burmese hardwood, 19th century. Decorative cabinet with beautiful openwork doors and resting on 6 claw feet. Cabinet in good condition, needs refreshing. Dimensions: Wid[...]
Guanyin with her child sitting on a hotel, late 18th or early 19th century. Height 33 cm, Width 14 cm. In its original condition, insect holes, broken, glued, missing parts.
Pair of three-light candelabra in patinated bronze composed of a pair of covered vases in Imari porcelain from Japan, mid-19th century. The European mount attributed to Henri Luppens, bronze artist in[...]
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