Torso of a princely Bodhisattva, probably Maitreya, sculpted in red sandstone characteristic of the Mathura region, northern India. The figure is depicted standing, in a frontal and hieratic attitude.[...]
An exceptional Japanese Satsuma tea jar from the Tokyo studio of Taizan, dating to around 1890 (Meiji era). Richly decorated in enamel and gold, the jar features a procession of rakan monks under bamb[...]
Pair of plum shaped vases, with a gilded base and mouth/lip. Elaborately hand painted in gold over a mat black background. Scene of the sacred Mount Fuji* and the three-storey pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera [...]
An exceptional late-Meiji Kyoto Satsuma dish of square flared form, lavishly painted with intricate scenes in enamel and raised gilding. The centre depicts a gathering of Buddhist rakan, each with dis[...]
This kriss is Indonesian, typical of the island of Java, Surakarta style. The shape of the blade, the shape of the scabbard, the handle and the metal ring are characteristic of this region of Surakart[...]
A beautifully carved Hetian jade cup from the late Qing to early Republic period (c.1880–1920), shaped as a blooming lotus surrounded by curling stems, fishes, and water birds. The stone is a pale cel[...]
Beautiful and antique pair of Chinese silk embroideries from the early 19th century. As is, tears and missing parts, see photos. Dimensions: H 208 x W 40 cm
Sugu Yari signed Bishū Ju NobuiyēJapanEarly Muromachi period (1400–1450)Steel, wood, iron, copper, shibuichiNagasa: 68.5 cm; Nakago: 76.1 cmDouble-edged blade, with a central ridge on one side and a g[...]
Small Chinese side table that can be used as a stool or small side table, made of intertwined bamboo-like wood, decorated on the top with a polychrome porcelain plaque depicting young women, musicians[...]
Small side table that can be used as a stool or small side table, made of exotic wood decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays, with a rich decoration of flowers and foliage, as well as a landscape with [...]
Tea box, natsume, for the macha tea of the tea ceremony. In black lacquered wood with gold and silver makie lacquer decorations representing genji-ko above the waves on which boats sail. The genji-ko [...]
Oriental system pistol (hidden dagger) - India or bordering regions, 19th centuryInteresting system pistol whose handle can be detached by pressing a push button and thus release a double-edged blade.[...]
A distinguished Kyoto-Satsuma koro (incense burner) from the respected Kotobuki-dō workshop, created during the late Meiji period (c. 1890). Finely potted in a low, wide tripod form with three raised [...]
A distinguished late-Meiji Satsuma vase from the celebrated Kinkozan (錦光山) workshop in Kyoto, dating to c. 1875–1885. Finely potted in earthenware with an ivory crackle glaze, this imposing vase featu[...]
It is rare to find a complete century-old coffee service in such good condition. Intended for export to Europe, each of the 30 pieces is signed with Satsuma crest and potter's mark in red. Decoration[...]
Large 19th century decorative 4-piece solid wood door. The doors have openwork panels at the top and closed at the bottom and have their original wrought iron fittings and a beautiful natural patina. [...]
A fine Japanese Satsuma vase by Gyokuzan (studio name of Chin Jukan XII, 1835–1906), dating to the Late Meiji period, c. 1890–1900. The baluster form is decorated with two finely painted oval panels f[...]
Bronze incense burner depicting a caparisoned elephant. The animal is seated, well-cast, with its trunk raised and its mouth open. The head forms the lid. Japan, 19th century. Height: 28.2 cm. Conditi[...]
This menpo ressei (aggressive) is forged in two parts, with scalloped yadome straps and two metal rings on the cheeks and adorned with a thick mustache of animal hair. The mask is black lacquered, the[...]
Very pretty Stick woman in terracotta with painted engobe. The face is very fine and serene, the hair is tied into a braid and attached to the back of the skull. Presented on a removable base. A therm[...]
Kanbun era (1661-1673). Musashi ProvinceOf the honzukuri, iorimune, chugissaki, torizori type, and a koi-tame hada forge. A suguha and nie temper ending with a komaru böshi.The nakago suriage is pierc[...]
Sosaku kokeshi Norio" refers to creative kokeshi dolls made by the Japanese artist Norio Takeda, or perhaps Sato Norio, who is also associated with creative kokeshi. Sosaku (creative) kokeshi are mode[...]
Tsuba (Japanese sword guard) of katana Late Edo/early Meiji period (circa 1850-1880) Signature Kotobuki saku 寿 作 + golden kakihan Material Iron, gold and copper inlay Decor Taro leaves and moon (obv[...]
Form: Maru-gata (round)Dimensions: 64 mm (H) 60 mm (L) approx. 4 mm (thickness)Weight: 91 gSubject: Wrought iron (tetsu)Decor: Nanako-ji background (regular granulation with the punch) on thetwo s[...]
Type: Tsuba (鍔) Diameter: 88 mm Weight: 191 g Main material: iron (tetsu), dark patinated. Ornamentation: golden inlays (probably in nunome zōgan 布 目 象 嵌, gold leaf inlay technique). P[...]
Wrought iron tsuba (tetsu nikubori tsuba). Pattern: Tête demort (dokuro), herbs and bird. Symbolic: Impermanence, zen meditation on death and nature. School: Shoami (Edo) or independent craftsman infl[...]
Large Japanese sculpture depicting two fighting bulls, the sculpture rests on an exotic wood base. Meiji period, Japan around 1880. Dimensions : Total height = 27.5 cm Length of the bulls = 76 cm , he[...]
Japan Edo, circa 1700Modelled after a Dutch metal prototype, of pear shape with spirally lobed sides, showing a bulbous swelling with classical fluting below the neck, surmounted by a frieze of leiwen[...]
Set of 12 knife rests from the famous Nella service from the Bordeaux faience factoryDifferent decorations on each piecePolychrome decorations hand-painted with extreme finesse with very shimmering co[...]
Antique Bukhara carpet, measures 3.30 x 2.50 meters.Bukhara carpets are hand-knotted rugs, traditionally associated with Turkmen tribes, particularly the Tekke. The name derives from the Uzbek city of[...]
Rare and large statue in polychrome bone marquetry representing a wise man with a child, finely sculpted face, bears a mark and a signature under the base, in good condition late 19th early 20th.
Antique Caucasian rug, 3 meters x 2 meters, handmade. Caucasian rugs draw inspiration from the ancient land of the Caucasus, a crossroads of cultures and traditions, with beautiful colors.There are ve[...]
Antique Bokara rug, made in Central Asia, specifically Turkmenistan, with typical colors.The rug has some small flaws, especially near the fringe, as can be seen in the photo.It measures 184 cm x 102 [...]
Very beautiful drawing on rice paper representing a young Chinese man offering a bouquet of flowers. 19th century period. Gilded frame. External frame dimensions: 21 x 17 cms.
Gomai okegawa do type (5 vertical plates) in black lacquered iron and dark blue kon-ito odoshi lacing. The helmet has 32 lamellas topped with a 2-tiered gilt metal tehen in the shape of a chrysanthemu[...]
Chinese porcelain statue depicting a smiling Buddha on a gilded wooden base, used as a lamp. Second half of the 19th century. Measurements: 29 x 23 cm (base), 25 x 20 x 13 cm (sculpture).
This brass or bronze Jain Tirthankara altar is a Jain votive plaque (Ayagapata). The central figure, seated in the meditation posture of Padmasana, is one of the 24 Tirthankaras, the spiritual teacher[...]
Beautiful game box in finely inlaid wood, made in Syria in the second half of the 20th century. When opened, the box unfolds to become a chessboard, containing inside the 32 pieces required for the g[...]
Very pretty and rare Limoges porcelain dinner service from the Bernardaud house. Model "Chef d'Oeuvre King-Tö-Tchen" Service composed of 73 pieces including: - 24 dinner plates; diameter: 25 cm - 12 d[...]
Beautiful bronze statuette, red patinated and very heavy for its 13cm. Beautiful standing figure, a walker, who held a stick in his right hand, (missing), bag and cup held in left. Tonkinese hat on [...]
Kotsuka signed ChūzuiJapan, Edo period (1603-1868)18th centuryShibuichi, gold, shakudo, silverKotsuka in shibuichi, chiselled with two herons in shakudo with gold eyes and legs, in a river with bamboo[...]
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