White Chantilly porcelain with polychrome Japanese-style flower motifs. Openwork handles with gilt bronze rings. Gilt bronze mount. Good condition (bronzes cleaned).
A finely carved Edo-period ivory netsuke depicting a seated man, 3.8 cm in height. The figure leans forward in an expressive pose, mouth open as if speaking or performing, suggesting he represents a s[...]
A charming pair of antique miniature Vietnamese bronze incense burners (lư hương), dating to the 19th century.
Each burner measures 5.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high.
These antique Vietnamese incense burn[...]
Charming graduated set of five Burmese bronze elephant weights (opium weights), all cast in the round and standing on stepped bases decorated with a rosette or star motif. This incised rosette/star mo[...]
A Chinese sage surrounded by a child and animals, carved in wood, dating from the 19th century. Beautiful patina. Good condition. Dimensions: height 41cm, base 19cm
A very beautiful Persian vase in blue glazed siliceous ceramic, decorated with birds, flowers, and plant motifs. Iranian work from the 19th century. Note: - A chip at the base.- A small chip at the ne[...]
A bronze tea service or writing set with richly chased decoration of dragons, foliage, and stylized chimeras, in a Far Eastern, or "Japonaise," style. It comprises an openwork tray with a Greek key pa[...]
Antique lacquered bookcase, richly carved and ornamented, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship. The piece is made of dark wood lacquered in a deep red, with numerous hand-carved decorations: scrolls, f[...]
Rare 19th-century Tibetan prayer wheel. This large, hand-operated prayer wheel consists of a wooden (bamboo) handle, a cylindrical copper drum containing layers of parchment with mandras, and a chain [...]
Ivory netsuke depicting an octopus grasping a squid with its tentacles. Heavy patina on the underside. Japan, Meiji period. Length: 6 cm. Awaiting Cités.
Beautiful Japanese tobacco box, made of wood, covered in embossed leather and painted in ivory, green, and brown, in shape of tree trunk where a tribe of seven monkeys nests. Japanese work for expor[...]
An elegant six-panel Chinese screen, dating from the late 19th century, showcasing remarkable carving and lacquer work. Each panel features a rich and typical design of late Qing dynasty art. Each des[...]
Kriss knife Java Island, Indonesia Early 19th century Wood, pamor.Total length 38 cm; Blade length: 29.5 cm; Handle length: 8.3 cm The handle, called ukiran, is made of finely carved and engraved woo[...]
Antique and pretty porcelain vase decorated with medallions in relief, Tongzhi style, in good condition, later bronze mount, China 18th-19th century? Vase only height 39 cm.
This Meiji period Satsuma bowl by the Nikko workshop offers soft colour and refined detail suitable for both classic and contemporary interiors. The ivory crackled ground is decorated with pastel enam[...]
This small Japanese Satsuma incense burner (koro) adds a rich decorative accent to an interior scheme. Signed Kizan beneath the Shimazu crest, it is decorated in the collectible gosu-blue palette with[...]
This sculptural Hirado porcelain teapot, modelled as a minogame turtle, brings a distinctive Japanese decorative note to a contemporary interior. Produced in the Mikawachi kilns during the late Edo pe[...]
A bas-relief carved from wood covered with lacquer and gilding. It depicts a vase decorated with fish and plants. At the top, beautiful lingzhi mushrooms are visible, while on the sides are pomegranat[...]
Pair of wooden brush pots covered in tortoiseshell, lacquer, and gilt. They can also be used as vases. The hand-painted decoration depicts tsuru cranes, bamboo, and a varied landscape. Wooden bases co[...]
A very beautiful Indian domestic altar known as a "Mandir," in the form of a throne (Singhasan). Origin: Rajasthan, India. It is made of beautifully carved wood with some red highlights and a small co[...]
An antique solid silver lime container from Southeast Asia, traditionally used in the betel-chewing ceremony.Hand-hammered from high-grade solid silver, the piece has a classic double-tapered form wit[...]
Elephant training hook or ankhus from South India, used for training and raising elephants. Handle with concealed prong. Beautiful wrought iron piece, originating from South India, late 19th or early [...]
Gilded copper mask of Kirtimukha . Tibet, 19th century. The mask is made of repoussé copper, mercury-gilded, with some parts painted in green and red mineral pigments. It is a very fine example of 18t[...]
Terracotta bust depicting a Chinese man. It is signed "G. Hauchecorne" and bears the stamp "Susse Frères Editions Paris". It has been restored, as can be seen in the photos. France, late 19th - early [...]
Exceptional 19th-century red lacquered wood sideboard, decorated with dignitaries. It rests on an openwork base with Greek key motifs and scrolls. This sideboard, opening with two side doors and a cen[...]
Large baluster-shaped lamp base in Satsuma Japanese ceramic, mounted on bronze and brass, late 19th century. Decorated with figures, actors or dancers. Electrification OK, functional switch, B22 bayon[...]
A late 19th-century Thai incense burner in the shape of a foo dog. This object is typical of late 19th-century Thai Siamese decorative art. It is made of finely chiseled brass and depicts a foo dog, a[...]
We present this beautiful 19th-century Chinese lacquer panel, crafted from precious wood (mahogany?). The scene depicts an old sage holding a reading scroll, with a figure behind him preparing to hear[...]
We present this lovely pair of 19th-century Canton porcelain vases (China), depicting palace and floral scenes, each motif within a cartouche. The inside of the neck is also decorated with flowers. Th[...]
19th-century Asian cabinet: four-door cabinet in Chinese lacquer and exotic wood. The front opens with four doors and two drawers. Gilt bronze keyhole escutcheons. Painted decorations of birds perched[...]
Pair of porcelain candelabra depicting two elephants. China, late 19th century. Height: 25 cm. Length: 23 cm. Weight: 2800 grams. Good condition, no restorations.
Asia, 19th century: Very large lacquered and polychrome wooden sideboard decorated with peonies and birds in yellow on a red background, opening with six doors and six drawers in the front, 92 x 202 x[...]
This is a finely carved Japanese ivory okimono depicting two of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in a joyful and lively scene. The exquisite carving demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, charact[...]
When a utilitarian object becomes a work of art. This is a Buddhist monk's fan handle from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam, known as a "talipot fan." It is made from the talipot palm (Corypha umb[...]
Beautiful Chinese glazed ceramic vase decorated with leaping gazelles on a beige background and a blue lightning bolt at the base. 19th century. Very decorative.
A vintage dish from the late 19th century, of Chinese origin. The decoration is very original, a departure from classic motifs. The artist executed this central flower, along with branches of leaves, [...]
Three graceful bronze statues of standing Buddhas, their figures slender and elegant. These Buddhas are in meditative poses, their faces serene, their heads crowned with a flame that reflects spiritua[...]
I am offering this superb 19th-century Japanese cloisonné bronze teapot from the Meiji period. It features stylized butterfly and floral decorations. These teapots are rare and prized by collectors du[...]
I am offering this superb Asian tripod teapot, most likely Japanese, in cloisonné bronze. The cloisonné work is extremely fine and rare, with a brilliant blue background of incomparable beauty. It is [...]
Magnificent small Asian teapot, most likely Japanese, in very fine cloisonné bronze from the 19th century. This teapot rests on three small, short feet, giving it a truly unique appearance. It is deco[...]
A pair of famille rose ‘rooster’ jardinieres.Qing dynasty, 19th century.Decorated in overglaze enamels with roosters in a naturalistic environment among peonies, chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, and m[...]
An antique Thai bronze Sakyamuni Buddha, C19th or earlier, cast in solid bronze with traces of original dark lacquer and an attractive naturally aged patina.The Buddha is seated in vajrasana on a lotu[...]
A Japanese box carved from boxwood, Meiji period (circa 1868–1912). This charming oval box, entirely carved from boxwood (tsuge), depicts a woven basket overflowing with fruit, leaves, and lively litt[...]
A nice small Tibetan thangka depicting Shakyamuni Buddha, painted in rich mineral pigments. The Buddha is shown seated in vajrasana on a lotus throne, his hands in the bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture [...]
Wooden netsuke, an incredible miniature of this boat with movable openings, populated by various figures and whose hull is engraved with tiny calligraphy, likely a poem. Natural himotoshi. Japan, 19th[...]
A very pretty little porcelain dish. Set on a circular foot, it is in the shape of a fish, with the head, fins, and tail in blue and gold. The body is decorated on either side with two geometric patte[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €20, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Cylindrical brush pot (bitong) with a red [...]
Interesting corner armchair. Decorated with a vase of flowers and inlaid with a white jade heart. Hongmu woodwork. Beautiful patina. Chinese work for the English market. 19th century. Height: 85cm Wid[...]
A remarkable ivory netsuke depicting a giant squid attacking a sperm whale (tinted). Signed below the base. Japan, Meiji period. Length: 6.5 cm. Awaiting Cités.
Oval blue and white Chinese ceramic dish, decorated with a central bouquet surrounded by floral friezes using cobalt. The scalloped rim is adorned with a repeating floral motif in a traditional style.[...]
Large Chinese ceramic pot, decorated with polychrome famille rose enamels. The body is adorned with a lively genre scene: figures in traditional dress moving about in a wooded garden, painted in a vib[...]
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