A sumptuous pair of Chinese Dehua porcelain vases, also known as "blanc de Chine." Decorated with flowering plum blossoms and Buddhist lion heads. In the style of the famous Blanc de Chine pieces from[...]
The print was created in the pure tradition of Ukiyo-e; we do not know the whereabouts of the original painting, nor who the painter was. Likewise, we know nothing of the printer, however, the quality[...]
Six "images of the Palace of Spring" gathered in an album, like so many distinct scenes of eroticism where lasciviousness seems a pretext for aesthetics.The action takes place mainly indoors. Their co[...]
Large white and blue porcelain dish, 43 cm in diameter, East India Company, 18th century. Two small chips on the edge, 2 mm each. Very good condition of enamel.
Tang Horse in Chinese Buffalo Bone, Metal Ornament & Glass Cabochon, 19th Century. Originating from 19th-century Chinese folk art, this important sculpture, made from a triangular piece of buffalo bon[...]
Important Chinese porcelain platter decorated with dignitaries and soldiers preparing for battle. Beautiful geometric frieze and exceptional size. Xianfeng period (1851-1861)
Rare “Kraak” Small Dish from the Wanli Era (1573–1620) in blue and white porcelain Diameter 14.5 cmHeight: 2.7 cmBeautiful small dish of circa 1600-1620, made during the reign of the Wanli Emperor dur[...]
this is a buddha in compacted earth"pisé" uncooked from yuan dynasty 1271-1368 founded by kubilai khan granbd son of gengis khanglass eyes fingers reglued
Indochinese Dining Room SetExotic Wood20th CenturyCirca 1930Provenance: Collection of Captain Jean-Marie Queguiner (1900-1974), stationed in China in the 1930s.Exceptional dining room set in richly ca[...]
A charming pair of decorative stools depicting two crouching children supporting a circular tray with their arms. Carved from wood and enhanced with antique polychromy (red, green, and natural tones),[...]
Bronze sculpture depicting a Buddha head, Thailand, mid-20th century. The eyes are half-open, a slight smile, and the earlobes are elongated. The hairstyle is characteristic: a topknot surmounted by a[...]
A lovely covered box from the Meiji era, made of Arita porcelain, decorated with a hotei figure with a fan or a laughing Buddha, symbolizing generosity, fortune, and abundance. This box, suitable for [...]
A pair of blue and white porcelain saucers decorated with a plum, a pine, and bamboo.On the reverse, a six-character Chenghua mark.China, 17thWanli period (1573-1620) Diameter: 19.2 cm. The allegory o[...]
A beautiful numbered and countersigned print, lovely colors, Shin Hanga Nishiki-eCa. 1970-1980. Arashiyama, or literally "storm mountain," is both a mountain rising across the Ōi River and a district [...]
Very beautiful hand forged iron mask with a typical expression; yasurime parallel lines across the entire mask, typical work of the Iwai school, 17th century, black lacquered plates and navy blue suga[...]
Pair of large Chinese vases dating from the late 19th century, made of ceramic and adorned with a refined decoration characteristic of the Chinese tradition, combining symbolic motifs with a rich chro[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Wrought iron tsuba nagamaru-gata, chased in hira bori and gilded, decorated with a child riding a buffalo in front of a bridge on one side and a waterfall on the other,[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Complete samurai armor. KABUTO (helmet) in black lacquered wrought iron with ten slats. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with four tiers of chased,[...]
JAPAN - Keisho Era (1596-1615). Samurai katana mounted in shirasaya style. KASHIRA in chased, patinated, and gilded copper depicting stylized plant motifs. FUSHI in finely chased copper with a shakudo[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Wrought iron tsuba mokko-gata, openwork, chased in hira bori and inlaid in iroe hira zogan of copper, gilt copper and silver with a scene of samurai engaged in a naval [...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Half-mask of a samurai known as a "Mempo," made of wrought iron with a brown lacquer finish (very minor losses). Features a pronounced chin, a movable nose, white horse[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). KABUTO composed of eight wrought iron plates, the front plate decorated with a Chinese character. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in copper and copper with three de[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Tsuba maru-gata in suaka carved with radiating motifs, kogai-hitsu hana, encircled by a mimi in shakudo. Very slight wear and oxidation. Diameter: 7.2 cm.
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Shashimono, a white silk battle standard stamped on both sides with a bright red Torii gate design, is sewn with gussets onto a bamboo pole punctuated with black lacque[...]
Japan - Edo Period (1603-1868). Important shishi mask in carved and glossy black lacquered wood, the mouth and interior of the mask lacquered red, the eyebrows gilded, the teeth and eyes white (some l[...]
A Very Interesting Japanese Wooden Carved Sculpture Of A Geisha In The Nata-Tsukuri Style.
Please note, this is not an unfinished sculpture, the geisha is completely recognisable and the maker has [...]
We note cracks on both pagodas, scuffs and scratches throughout, some missing pieces on the base, and a small chip on the top edge, all visible in the photos. However, the piece remains in good condit[...]
This Indonesian kris boasts a beautiful blade, crafted using a forging technique with various metals to create a lovely decorative effect. The sheath is made of wood, and the handle is carved wood. It[...]
This embroidery is antique, probably from the late 19th century. It is a beautifully crafted Chinese work on silk, executed with great finesse. It likely depicts a parade with banners. As we are not s[...]
Porcelain Vase with Floral Decoration – Asian Style – 20th Century. Superb porcelain vase finely decorated with polychrome floral motifs (flowers, foliage, and branches) in rich and elegant colors. Ve[...]
Tenka-ichi was a designation awarded to the best Noh mask carvers of the late 16th century and 17th century up to 1682. Only six artists received the designation. The mask illustrated here is a mask m[...]
We present this original bronze object from China, depicting two laughing figures astride an enormous fish. 19th century. Perfect condition. Weight 510g. Shipping extra (E26).
Magnificent Chinese woodblock print on rice paper for lovers of Asian art. Chinese prints, created using the traditional technique of rice paper engraving, capture the beauty of landscapes and scenes [...]
Black lacquered wood Hina-Matsuri doll palace with gilding, featuring figures and furniture. Origin: Japan. Period: early 20th century. Meiji style. This miniature was created for the Japanese Doll Fe[...]
Pair of bronze Buddha hands, 19th century. Exquisite craftsmanship, particularly evident in the decorative details of the handles. Beautiful original patina. Mounted on wooden bases in the 1930s. This[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey, wrapped in a finely carved kimono and rendered with careful attention to detail, shown in the act of putting on an Okame mask.
Period: Meiji period, late [...]
A boxwood okimono depicting a mouse holding a millet ear between its paws, while the young rests on its back, signed Ikko. The eyes are inlaid in horn, and the carving is finely executed, with particu[...]
A Japanese six-panel folding screen painted on silk with a gold ground, depicting a spring garden. In the foreground, peonies (botan), irises (ayame), and other seasonal flowers bloom at the base of a[...]
A Japanese six-panel folding screen, painted on paper with gold leaf, depicting a rakuchū rakugai zu (洛中洛外図), the celebrated panoramic view of the city of Kyoto.
The scene unfolds across a broad urba[...]
Amazing cylindrical bronze palanquin final ending in the head of a Makara with an open mouth, raised trunk.Southern India, dark patina XVIII century or later.Lenght 37 cm
"Wisteria Viewing at the Kameido Tenman Shrine" 1820 The most famous Japanese artist in ukiyo-e prints during the Edo period (1603–1868), Katsushika Hokusai is the author of a world-famous work: The G[...]
View of Ohara by Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849) 1820 The most famous Japanese artist in ukiyo-e prints during the Edo period (1603–1868), Katsushika Hokusai is the author of a world-famous work: The G[...]
Indochinese CabinetCarved Exotic Wood20th CenturyCirca 1930A beautiful Indochinese display cabinet made of molded and carved exotic wood, it opens with five doors, three of which are glazed. The panel[...]
Indochinese CabinetCarved Exotic Wood 20th Century Circa 1930A beautiful Indochinese display cabinet made of molded and carved exotic wood, it opens with two doors, one glazed, and two drawers. The pa[...]
Yase-Otoko type Noh mask, "the emaciated man," carved from wood, covered in beige patinated gofun and highlighted with black and red pigments, the reverse in natural wood, with the engraved signature [...]
A Chinese porcelain plate, East India Company, in the Imari style, with a profusion of floral decoration surrounding a teapot. Minor chips on the rim. 18th century. Diameter 23 cm. Good condition.
Antique Chinese porcelain water or opium pipe. Late 19th century, complete with its mouthpiece. Dimensions: 13 cm high (without the stem) and approximately 10 cm in diameter. In good condition with si[...]
Antique and magnificent Japanese porcelain tea service from the Meiji period, late 19th century. Decorated with Mount Fuji and birds, very high quality. In perfect condition, it includes: 6 cups and s[...]
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