The three vases have domed lids topped with roosters. The vases are baluster-shaped, hand-decorated in the Imari palette with decorations on a white background, in shades of brick red and blue, with r[...]
A pair of porcelain saucers with blue and white decoration of a deer, a monkey and a bird in flight near a pine tree.China, Late Ming dynastyWanli/Tianqi period (1573-1627)Although this decoration exi[...]
A rare lobed Kakiemon teapot. The body of the teapot is decorated with prunus flowers in red, green and blue enamels.
Japan Late 16th century
Edo period (1603-1868)
This teapot is incomplete, the[...]
It is interesting to compare with a related plaque in The Art Institute Museum in Chicago CLICK HEREIn Tibetan Buddhism the Vajrasattva root tantra is Dorje Gyan, or "Vajra Ornament". Vajrasattva prac[...]
A splendid Antique Chinese carved wood figure of Shoulao holding his staff and fan, Ming dynasty C17th, later wood stand. Lovely genuine patina.Period - 17th century Condition - Old repair to right ha[...]
A Dehua Blanc de Chine Foo dog joss stick holder or incense holder.Late Ming dynasty (1368-1644).Lit:An identical joss stick holder is illustrated in Magic Blanc de Chine (Maria Penkala, 1980), p. 266[...]
Bust of Buddha with a serene expression, his hair arranged in fine curls topped with the uhsnisha cranial protuberance, symbolizing his knowledge. Lacquered and gilded beige sandstone. Ayutthaya Kingd[...]
Harnessed horse with all four legs on the ground on a terrace. Terracotta with monochrome yellow ochre glaze. China. Ming Dynasty. 1368 to 1644. Minor damage to the ear tips.
Buddha Maravijaya dressed in a monastic robe and wearing a tiered crown. Gilded dry lacquer on the face and polychrome sulfide inlays. Burma. Kingdom of the Shan States. 17th century.
A Chinese bronze incense figure depicting Guanyin holding a lotus blossom, sublime tranquil expression. Period - 17th century, Ming/Qing dynastyCondition - Good condition Measurement - Height 19 cmSOL[...]
JAPAN - Early Edo period (17th century) Samurai Katana. KASHIRA in black lacquered metal. FUCHI in engraved, patinated and gilded copper depicting a chilling on a nanako background. TSUKA in wood cove[...]
An Indo-Portuguese Ivory group of The Mount of the Good Shepherd - This item was produced before 1947, and is therefore in compliance with European Union regulations on ivory trade. Period - 17th / 18[...]
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
Chinese teapot with double floral pattern decoration in cobalt blue and iron red. the Imari style, present on one side of the porcelain is intertwined with the kokeimon style on the other. stylised f[...]
Tsuba Maru-Gata EDO period (1603-1868) Wrought iron inlaid with copper and gold with the motif of a Yōkai in the form of an eagle holding a gourd in its hand The other side represents a Torii The outl[...]
The elegance and mastery of the art of Japanese blacksmithingThis Shinto period (Edo era) katana illustrates the excellence of Japanese blacksmiths at a time when the craftsmanship and aesthetics of w[...]
BladeHIRA TSUKURI shaped blade signed Bôshû ju KiyonagaNagako (blade tang) Ha Hagari Kuri JiriYakiba (tempering line) GUNOME typeThe Nagasa (blade length) 28.5 cmSome kizuSaya (scabbard)37.5 cm, in le[...]
Precious wooden chest with numerous bone inlays from the 17th century. Its flap reveals six drawers. This delicate object was intended to hold the personal belongings of merchants and travelers, such [...]
Katana Blade: Period: Late Edo period, signed Heian jo Ju Osumi No Kami Taira Hiromitsu. Shape: Shinogi katana, with an Iori Mune back and an O Kissaki point. Nagako (blade tang): Ha Agari Kuru Jiri, [...]
A Blanc de Chine Figure of Budai. The seated figure with well-modeled smiling face and hands in fine white porcelain. Kangxi Dehua, circa 1680-1700. Height: 14.8 cm. Condition: Small chip at the tip o[...]
Chinese baluster-shaped "Celadon" vase, late 17th century - Ming Dynasty. The neck of the vase is cylindrical and flared around the body, finely sculpted and incised with large flowers. The glaze stop[...]
Tsuba Kaku-Maru-Gata EDO period (1603-1868) Wrought iron added to the motif of two dragons surrounded by intertwined scrolls Japan 17th century Very good condition (see photos) Dimensions 6 x 6.5 x 0.[...]
Tsuba Aoi-Gata EDO period (1603-1868)The shape of the tsuba is turned up on the edges imitating the movement of the waves caused by the waterfallWrought iron inlaid with gold and silver with motifs of[...]
Frosted glass paste necklace, Lisu ethnic group, Burma, 17th century. The beads were used as currency in the tribes. Collected by me in 1989. Length 68 cm, diameter 1.5 cm.
A Chinese powder box in copper inlaid with silver, gold and pewter. The cover knob is made of hardwood, a very beautiful 17th century Chinese powder box. Diameter: 13.5 cm. Height: 8.5 cm.
Western Tibet / Indian border, 17th century A rare small antique Tibetan painted wooden chest with incredible patina and intricate panels of floral scenes. Reds, greens and yellows. The polychromy is [...]
Charming genuinly old Ancient Thai bronze Phra Chai Buddha Ayutthaya period XVII / XVIII éme. Nice patina which shows that it has been buried for many years. .Measurement - Height 18 cmSOLD WITH A CE[...]
This bronze sculpture depicts the god of literature Kui Xing standing on a mythical fish-dragon. In his left hand, he holds an ink stick or stone for spreading ink, and in his right hand, he probably [...]
Buddha Shakyamuni shown seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra known as the Earth Touching Position. This gesture represents the Buddha's moment of awakening as he claims the earth as witness to his enlightenme[...]
A carved ivory figure of Baby Bala Krishna, the crawling figure holding the pearl of wisdom or butter ball, remains of original polychrome and gilt decoration. Indian, 17th century. Period - 17th cent[...]
JAPAN - Early Edo (17th century). Samurai Katana. FUSHI - KASHIRA in chased copper, partially gilded and silvered (wear) on a nanako background and on the theme of the eight Taoist hermits. TSUKA in w[...]
Shakyamuni Buddha shown seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra, known as the Earth-Touching Pose. This gesture represents the Buddha's moment of awakening as he claims the earth as a witness to his enlightenmen[...]
A small Thai Ayutthaya bronze head of a crowned and bejewelled Buddha mounted on a wood base. Traces of original gilding. Height of the bronze: 9.8 cm. Total height including base: 15.2 cm. Period - 1[...]
A beautiful Chinese dropper and pen holder depicting a bat, a Chinese symbol of luck and fortune. The dropper is decorated with a carved motif and covered with a biscuit glaze. A beautiful scholarly o[...]
Bronze Buddha Lost wax casting with traces of gilding Position of appeasement of relatives Siam, Ayuthya kingdom Ban Phlu Luang dynasty 17th century Height 42cm without the base
Porcelain vase painted in underglaze cobalt. The scenes show scholars surrounded by buildings and vegetation, in a mountainous landscape. An interesting and rare form of this vase. Arita (Hizen), Japa[...]
Axe Head Animated by a LionEast Asia, 17th century Iron and bronze 48 cm long, 4 cm longAn important single-edged curved axe head with a bronze lion, its front legs resting on a rectangular base.Its o[...]
A pair of antique Chinese temple door supports or brackets, Qing Dynasty period, 17th/18th century, stone with carvings of Fo dogs or Buddhist lions, seated on tanggu (ceremonial drums) on large pedes[...]
Blue and white square lobed vase with Dragon handles. Decorated with alternating panels of a figure and a rabbit in mountainous landscapes. Kangxi 17th/18th century.
Height; 3 7/8" (9.7 cm).
Con[...]
A well decorated blue and white square bottle vase with the flowers of the "Four Seasons", peony, chrysanthemum, prunus and lotus. The neck and shoulder with a lotus scroll. Kangxi L17th.
Height; 1[...]
Antique Buddha in lacquered wood with remains of gilding. He is seated on a lotus flower base in the posture of Bhumisparsha mudra (taking the Earth to witness). Erosions, traces of fire from ritual u[...]
A Blanc de Chine vase. Well potted and of baluster form with a flared neck and two handles. Dehua L Ming. Height; 6 1/2" (16.5 cm).
Condition, excellent, a small shallow chip to the outside of the [...]
China, early Qing dynasty, 17th century, very pretty and rare pair of small porcelain ginger powder pots with floral and geometric decoration in blue on a bluish white background. These pots were cove[...]
A bronze ‘scholar and boy’ brush rest and paperweight.
China, late Ming dynasty to early Qing dynasty, 17th century.
Cast in the form of a reclining scholar on a flat irregular base, an ewer and a[...]
Statuette of Ganesh represented with four arms, copper alloy, India, Orissa (Odisha), 17th century. Dimensions: H 8.5 cm x W 5 cm x D 4 cm Weight 354 grams Provenance: Estate of the collector and Asia[...]
Portable furniture was commonly used in Tibet by nomads and merchants since the use of the Silk Route. many chests were made of yak-leather and decorated with colorful lacquer in Tibetan taste. Chests[...]
Blanc de Chine porcelain incense stick holder depicting a Fo dog with creamy white glaze.
Dehua kilns,
China 17th century
Kangxi period (1661-1722)
Height: 6.8cm
Length at base: 6.9cm
Three [...]
Meiping shaped vase in Chinese porcelain. Decorated with the 3 friends of winter: the Japanese apricot tree, the pine and the bamboo. Wanli brand (1573-1620) Ming dynasty. Very good condition height: [...]
Head of the Buddha sketching a slight smile, half-closed eyes expressing serenity, hair formed of fine curls braided in a bun. Height 30 cm, with the base 43 cm. Beige sandstone, Siam XVI—XVII century[...]
Rare and Quite Unusual Antique Tsuba and Tanto of Heianjo type and Naga Maru Gata type from the Edo Period. With the typical Heianjo Tsuba decoration (leaves and scrolls) in Shakudo (with brass).
[...]
Superb, Edo Period Sukashi Tsuba, with Shakudo decoration (with traces of gold) with a Monkey and a bird in the pines.
Materials: Iron
Finish: Sukashi
Shape: Naga Maru Gata (oval)
Dimensions: 8.[...]
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley16th – 17th century Rare representation of Kali in her Chamunda aspect. She is represented in a terrifying form, with an emaciated face adorned with a third eye, a skeletal body[...]
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
16th – 17th century
Rare representation of Shiva in his wrathful aspect, Bhairava. He is represented in a terrifying form, his grimacing face adorned with the third eye. [...]
Japan, early Edo period (1603-1868), rare and very old statue of the Shinto god depicted standing, in formal attire, arms in prayer posture. This superb sculpture is in good condition except for the e[...]
Beautiful porcelain dish with hand-painted decoration. It represents a vase with flowers in the center and an arabesque with flowers around it. The flowers represented are chrysanthemums, peonies or p[...]
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