Collection of 6 miniature theatrical masks. Boiled cardboard covered with gesso, painted natural colors, and the reverse side lacquered black. The hair is real, possibly horsehair. The eyes are glass,[...]
A copper alloy tsa tsa mold depicting three deities. Tibet, 18th-19th century. Height: 6.2 cm. For reference, a similar one was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong on December 2, 2021.
Two chromolithographs by Abraham Salm (1801-1876), published by Buffa Publishers in Amsterdam. These lithographs are inspired by oil paintings of Java created by Salm during his thirty years living in[...]
Returning from the Hunt at Koganegahara by Toyohara Chikanobu, 1897 - Depiction of the shogun's hunting party returning from Koganegahara, with the shogun himself. This type of hunt was reserved for m[...]
Framed etching by Toyohara Chikanobu of The Hunt at Kokinbara from the 19th century. This depicts a hunting scene with mounted archers with boars, hares, does and foxes.
Large Japanese lacquer cabinet with rich decoration on all sides, featuring landscapes and flowers in relief. It has two doors opening to reveal ten drawers. All the metal parts are finely engraved gi[...]
Guri lacquered wooden inro. Inros served as portable, compartmentalized medicine boxes, worn attached to the kimono belt. The guri technique uses lacquer with numerous alternating layers of red and bl[...]
An ivory netsuke depicting a quail crouched on a stalk of millet, signed Masakazu. The quail is carved with great accuracy, with particular attention to the finely incised rendering of the plumage.
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A large-scale boxwood netsuke depicting a crouching goat, signed Masanao. The coat and long beard are finely carved with dense detailing, effectively rendering the texture of the hair.
The metal-inla[...]
An ivory netsuke depicting a crouching monkey, captured while grasping a persimmon from a branch.
The eyes are inlaid in horn.
Incised signature beneath the base, enclosed within a reserve.
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A carved wooden okimono in the shape of a frog. Ink writing is inscribed beneath the piece, along with an engraved signature, Oozan (王山). A lucky charm in Japan. The word for frog (kaeru) is a homonym[...]
TABLE ZITHER known as KotoJapanMeiji period (1868–1910)Wood and bone H: 9; W: 11.5; L: 60.5 cm(slight damage)Traditional plucked string instrument, shaped like a long, slightly convex soundboard, stru[...]
A beautifully decorated porcelain dish featuring a tiger and a dragon against a stylized background of rocks, clouds, and vegetation. The reverse is also decorated in blue and white. There are a few m[...]
Repoussé bronze incense burner. Vietnam, 19th century. This incense burner is of exceptional quality. The chasing is precise, harmonious, and perfectly executed with the utmost care. The decoration is[...]
Black lacquered riding helmet, Japan, 19th century (Edo period – early Meiji). This bajō jingasa, a light helmet for samurai riders, illustrates the martial arts and symbolism of late Edo period Japan[...]
Rectangular box with an internal divider and lid. Typical Cantonese decoration with figures, birds, and flowers in cartouches on a decorated background. 19th century. Dimensions: 18 x 8.5 x 7 cm (H). [...]
Chinese gouache painting on rice paper. Origin: China. Dimensions: 20 cm high x 32 cm wide. Period: 19th century. Condition: Good condition. Shipping: Colissimo
Chinese gouache painting on rice paper. Origin: China. Dimensions: 20 cm high x 32 cm wide. Period: 19th century. Condition: Good condition. Shipping: Colissimo
Pair of Covered Ceramic Vases – Dragons and Phoenix. A beautiful pair of covered, glazed ceramic vases, ovoid in shape, richly decorated in the style of traditional Chinese art. Each vase features pol[...]
A decorative polychrome ancestral Chinese statue dating from the first half of the 19th century. The statue was carved from a single piece of wood and then lacquered. This type of statue was often par[...]
This decorative wooden household altar dates from the late Qing dynasty and is finished with a vibrant red lacquer. The altar features a raised platform surrounded by an intricately carved balustrade.[...]
A European porcelain tea service with Chinese influence, comprising 1 teapot, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 12 cups and saucers decorated with chinoiserie motifs.
A 19th-century polychrome porcelain statue depicting Zhang Guolao, one of the Eight Immortals. The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary Taoist figures who, according to mythology, achieved immorta[...]
This weapon is an Indonsian sword called "Klewang" . It is typical from the Sumatra Island. It was collectedduring the19th century in the North of the Sumatra Island. Blade is a nice smith's work, in [...]
A very beautiful and expressive bronze dragon with a dark patina, Japanese, 19th century. One toe is missing from its right front paw. A very fine decorative object.
Sendai Style Tansu – Dressing Chest – Circa 1900. Authentic Sendai style isho-dansu (dressing chest) from the late Meiji period. This traditional Japanese piece testifies to the craftsmanship of artis[...]
A beautiful, ornate storage bench from the late 19th century, crafted from antique Indian or Southeast Asian frescoes. It is richly carved with deities, mythological scenes, and religious motifs. Made[...]
A set of three covered Imari hard-paste porcelain vases decorated with landscapes and lotus flowers, lids surmounted by Foo dogs with a brown patina, in very good condition. Three similar pieces are i[...]
A large Japanese archaistic bronze hu vase from the Meiji–Taishō period, cast in bronze and finished with mechanical working and natural patination. The vase is directly associated with the Takaoka br[...]
19th-century silver-gilt diadem/tiara. The silver-gilt body is adorned with glass and turquoise cabochons, foliage fringes, and a back attachment with two coral beads. Gross weight: 94 grams. While th[...]
Elegant and precious painted wood sculpture, with glass and stone details. The sculpture depicts a Tibetan monk kneeling with his hands clasped in prayer. His face has a serene expression, and his hea[...]
Pair of large baluster-shaped vases in Cantonese Chinese porcelain, decorated with polychrome enamel depicting numerous figures in palace and flower garden scenes, as well as birds and insects among c[...]
We present this spectacular pair of 19th-century Chinese bronze vases. The necks are very flared, and they are 45 cm tall. A distinctive feature of these vases is their niello work, meaning they are i[...]
A pair of Chinese polychrome porcelain vases, richly decorated with scenes of the imperial court, birds, flowers, and scrolls in the famille rose tradition. Each vase is adorned with raised, gilded si[...]
Woven wool tapestry. Far East, 19th century. Wool tapestry depicting stylized cranes (Chinese symbols of longevity) surrounded by vases of flowers. At the top and bottom, cartouches contain swastika f[...]
Pair of Red Vases, Chinese origin, known as Oxblood Red, attributed to the 19th century. Shipped with great care as always, on a pallet; documentation will follow.
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Refined okimono depicting a craftsman with tools intent on his work
Signed in red lacquer under the base
It is in good ov[...]
An elegant bench dating from 1840, originating from Indochina, with a curved back and armrests, legs with a graceful whiplash curve, and a shaped crossbar. Ideal for a hallway, entryway, or foot of th[...]
GAME BOXJapanEdo period (1603–1868)Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearlH: 12; L: 27; W: 24 cm(Old damage)Compartmentalised lacquered wooden game box decorated with plum blossoms, chrysanthemums and foliage [...]
Important gilt bronze incense burner, Qing Dynasty, China, 19th century. Hexagonal in shape. The tripod base and handles depict phoenixes. The six semicircular sides are decorated in relief with drago[...]
Black patinated metal box with embossed decoration of insects and red and gold flowers within a chiseled leaf design. Japan, 19th century. Weight: 233 grams.
Bronze incense burner - Vietnam, 19th century. The incense burner has four feet and two handles shaped like bamboo roots and foliage. The lid is surmounted by a zoomorphic bamboo stalk flanked by two [...]
A very beautiful Kutani porcelain lamp with a rich, hand-painted polychrome decoration and fixed, openwork rings in relief on either side. It has a patinated bronze mount and base in a Japanese style.[...]
An antique bronze incense burner in the Chinese style, resting on three feet carved in the form of zoomorphic masks, with side handles featuring rings held by lion heads. The body is decorated with fi[...]
Large Chinese porcelain vase - China, 19th century. White porcelain vase decorated with two courtesans and three children in a garden. On the back, two butterflies and two bats, symbols of happiness a[...]
From the piece: Koko ga Edo Ko-ude no Tatehiki, 1863. Beautiful triptych, some wear to the edges, light dusting. Oban Nishiki-e. Each approximately: 240 x 360 cm. Ukiyo-e artist, also known as Ikkeisa[...]
"Japanese Bronze Crab, Edo Period, Signed, Forming an Incense Burner.Rare Japanese bronze crab forming an incense or perfume burner, probably from the Edo period, signed inside in red. It is large and[...]
Antique wooden box finely inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Indochinese work from the late 19th to early 20th century. Elongated in shape, it is richly decorated with vegetal scrolls, stylized flowers, and[...]
Important jewelry box dating from the 1870s-1880s, in brown lacquer dusted with gold and black, decorated with medallions containing birds, landscapes, and an immortal on a quill in the center. The in[...]
This exceptional five-panel inrō in black and gold lacquer is a refined testament to the art of maki-e from the late Edo period. Standing 6 cm tall, it features a continuous design of great narrative [...]
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (19th century). Description: This exquisite sculpture, carved from exceptionally clear rock crystal, depicts a Taoist immortal. The work is distinguished by the fluidity of i[...]
A Japanese cloisonné enamel dish on copper, blue ground, decorated with three birds, a butterfly, two peonies, and plum blossoms. It is in excellent condition, the colors are superb, and the design is[...]
Refined set of six small Kutani porcelain cups with lids. The cups feature a ringed foot, with a manufacturer's signature on the bottom, and a lobed lid with a flower-shaped handle. The pieces are dis[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Wrought iron tsuba nagamaru-gata, chased in hira bori and inlaid in iroe hira zogan of copper, silver and gold, decorated with a figure crossing a bridge on one side an[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Carved and lacquered wooden maetate depicting the character for "Snake." Dimensions: 21.5 x 55.5 x 1.2 cm. The kabuto (guard) is not included. Notes: Our maetate is bas[...]
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