Thailand, Rattanakosin period, late 19th (early 20th) century.
An antique rabbit/rodent shaped coconut grater carved from a large piece of wood. In used but original condition.
Dim: 53 x 12 x 12[...]
The Dance of the Skeletons, by Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907)
This Japanese ink and pigment painting on paper, mounted on a scroll with silk borders, depicts the macabre and captivating scene of two[...]
Ink on paper, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period
This ink-on-paper painting, mounted as a scroll with colored paper borders, is titled Skeletons Studying. It portrays a circle o[...]
Bronze candlestick adapted as a lamp, bronze and green onyx base on which three squirrels support a small circular tray., plant decoration on the central stem, intermediate tray decorated with engrave[...]
Gabriel Viardot, (in the style), Japanese-style display case in stained and openwork wood with gilded bird and plant motifs, openwork decorations, front door with beveled glass, various display units,[...]
Animated Vishnu Pendant Amulet
Tibet
19th century
Coral, turquoise and brass
Pendant dimensions: H: 9; W: 7.5 cm
Length when worn: 32 cm
Rectangular amulet depicting one of the three main H[...]
JAPAN: Meiji period, 19th century.
Lovely little vase in lacquered and partially woven bamboo.
Floral and plant decoration.
Brass base resting on 3 feet.
Upper edge in woven brass.
For ikebana fl[...]
China pair of wooden sculptures. Represents two Immortals and tigers. The two statues are pendants. The eyes are made of sulphides. Work from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century[...]
Delicate little teapot in Chinese porcelain, Qing dynasty Yongzheng period (1723 - 1735).Enameled decoration in the palette of the 'famille rose' of birds perched on branches laden with chrysanthemums[...]
China, 18th century, period of the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795), circa 1760, very beautiful and rare porcelain plate, intended for the English market, decorated in famille rose enamels with t[...]
large Chinese porcelain dish with white and blue decoration, 18th century, oval shape, 38.5cm x 31.2cm, decoration painted in blue underglaze, good condition, scratches in the glaze at the bottom of t[...]
A rare Japanese Ming Chinese Ming style porcelain dish, Tainqi mark.
Period - 17th century:
Condition - surface wear
Measurement - Diameter 18.3 cm
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solid silver card holder with filigree and enamel decoration China late 19th century early 20th century French swan guarantee hallmark 900 thousandths silver superb and rare model decorated with bats [...]
A genuine old example of a Shiva Ligham that has been used - NOT a cheap tourist souvenir.
Period - 17th/19th century
Measurement - Height 9.4 cm
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Very pretty ethnic or theater headdress in embroidered silk, depicting an animal face, probably a cat, the small ears are in fact mice, small unstitched pieces, very good condition, the colors have re[...]
TSUBA
Japan, Meiji period (1808-1912)
Shakudō
Diameter: 7.5 cm
H. Nakago Hitsu Ana: 2.9 cm
Tsuba maru gata in shakudō with engraved decoration of a branch of chrysanthemums. A flower also decor[...]
Asian-inspired table with openwork spacers and belts resting on four lion-paw legs. Period leopard skin top (some wear). Original black lacquered base and top frame. Black lacquered walnut wood. Attri[...]
A splendid hand-carved hardwood panel depicting the Dashavatara.The Dashavatara are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to res[...]
Pair of dishes in Famille Verte enamels decorated with flowers. The enamels are quite rich with blue under and overglaze. There are two alternating designs around the edges and the central design is b[...]
China, 19th century, pair of bottle vases in the shape of a gourd, in cloisonné enamel with a floral trellis decoration, complete with their small stopper whose gilded brass grip imitates the end of t[...]
Double-sided screen composed of four lacquered and hollow-carved panels The front, on a black lacquered background decorated with a cherry blossom and birds The back, decorated with lake landscapes po[...]
Large polychrome Japanese porcelain dish with imari decoration of cranes under cherry blossoms and pine trees, in the center chrysanthemums among other plants. Japan late 19th early 20th century. Diam[...]
FOR ENLIGHTENED AMATEUR :( DEPOSIT SALE) FROM AN OLD COLLECTION MARSEILLE BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF BUDDHA GANDHARA IN GREY SCHIST PERIOD III / IV CENTURY ( KHMER CAMBODGE) CENTRAL ASIA THE FACE IS SERENE, TH[...]
Period - 19th century or early 20th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 2.5 cm. Width 4.7 cm
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It is possible to pay in instal[...]
Magnificent Chinese porcelain vase, belonging to the Famille Rose, from the 19th century.The body is carefully decorated, featuring traditional Hoho motifs, figures holding lotus stems or cups, symbol[...]
Netsuke representing a tengu, a mountain deity associated with the samurai, emerging from its egg. The signature, although erased by wear, is still legible.
Netsuke commonly called stone carrier but referred to a disease of the testicles called hydrogen. The characters represented thus are generally blind also hence the closed right eye.. beautiful patina[...]
Cabinet
Bois laqué, ivoire
Chine
XIXe
Joli cabinet chinois en bois laqué noir, rouge et or, ouvrant par deux vantaux en façade, à décor d'enfants jouant dans un jardin, des fleurs sont peintes [...]
Baluster shaped. Polychrome porcelain decorated with palace scenes in reserve and golden dragons in relief. Famille rose porcelains have polychrome decorations in which pink tones dominate.
Mounted[...]
Inro – Beautiful model in Japanese urushi lacquer, opening with 4 boxes and a lid, representing a big cat lying under a tree of peonies in bloom. In the upper part, butterflies. Gold and silver lacque[...]
Large handled gourd in cloisonné enamels decorated with chrysanthemum flowers surrounding two medallions decorated with branched birds and phoenixes, the zoomorphic handles, it rests on a shower foot [...]
Large white porcelain cup called “de commande” decorated with a decor of flowers painted in the famille rose palette. Qianlong reign, very good condition
Pair of large and calf porcelain vases of the cornet type with rotating decoration of plum branches and flower reserves, the polylobed base, the serrated corolla in perfect condition Height 41cm diame[...]
Travel writing case - portable desk made in Japan on the model of European objects. It is made of wood covered with black lacquer and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays. The maki-e technique was al[...]
Carved wooden tebako box covered with lacquer and gilding. The decoration shows various flowers and a seascape on the lid of the box.
Length 30.5 cm, width 18 cm, height 13 cm.
Japan, Edo/Meijo [...]
Storage jar with 4 eyelet handles, in light stoneware with brownish glaze. Thailand, Sawankhalok/Si Sachanalai kilns, 15th/16th century (Late Sukhothai period). Sawankhalok ceramics were at the center[...]
Small wooden cabinet hanagamidai (cosmetic cabient) with gold lacquer decoration and the maki-e method of spraying metal particles onto the still wet lacquer. It has three drawers and decoration depic[...]
Storage jar with 4 eyelet handles, in brownish glazed stoneware. Thailand, Sawankhalok/Si Sachanalai kilns, 15th/16th century (Late Sukhothai period). Sawankhalok ceramics were at the center of an imp[...]
A beautiful early Tibetan Thangka in need of restoration.
Period - 15th / 16th century
Measurement - Painting only 84 cm x 47 cm
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It is possible [...]
Storage jar with 4 eyelet handles, in light stoneware with brownish glaze. Thailand, Sawankhalok/Si Sachanalai kilns, 15th/16th century (Late Sukhothai period). Sawankhalok ceramics were at the center[...]
Wooden tebako box covered with gold lacquer decoration and the maki-e method of sprinkling metal particles on the still wet lacquer. The decoration depicts hibiscus flowers (which, because they bloom [...]
Storage jar with 4 eyelet handles, in light stoneware with brownish glaze. Thailand, Sawankhalok/Si Sachanalai kilns, 15th/16th century (Late Sukhothai period). Sawankhalok ceramics were at the center[...]
Wooden tray covered with a relief decoration in gold lacquer, made using the maki-e method, which consists of sprinkling metallic particles onto the still wet lacquer. The decoration shows a bird in f[...]
Baluster-shaped vase in polychrome Bayeux porcelain*, with rich decoration said to be Chinese of various characters (mandarins, servants, warriors and women) surrounded by dragons, birds and colorful [...]
Very large four-leaf screen with a black lacquered wooden frame, with the Honda clan crest (Kamon) in the lower part. The panels are decorated with a very delicate wild silk fabric embroidered with a [...]
Inro by Kakosai Shozan – Rare and important Inro, opening with 4 compartments and a lid, in urushi gold lacquer, depicting rats near large rice balls. Beautifully polished and lustrous kinji gold grou[...]
Netsuke – Lovely carved ivory model representing three turtles. The largest forming a base, the two small ones climbing on each other. Very pretty sculptural details, notably in the representation of [...]
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