An antique silver torque, Hmong or Lisu people; in a glazed frame.
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Period - 19th century
Condition - Good conditio[...]
INDOCHINA, late 19th century. Liqueur cellar in ironwood finely inlaid with burgoté mother-of-pearl with rich decoration of horsemen, pagodas, bridge, pierced rocks, sapèques, butterflies and bats. Th[...]
Pair of Chinese benches in solid exotic wood, refined geometric design on the crosspiece, the two benches are identical, ideal for the foot of a bed or in a large hallway or entrance, varied uses in v[...]
Small snuffbox in white and blue porcelain, decorated with foliage, two handles, stone cabochon, and bone spatula. Signed at the base, In good condition, Work from China from the 20th century. Weight:[...]
Pair of Chinese decorative panels with mother-of-pearl marquetry, dimensions 32 cm by 47 cm, fairly good condition, mother-of-pearl glued in two places, see photos please!!!! A lover who offers a flow[...]
China, Lovely falcon snuff bottle, Porcelain, decorated with two dragons chasing the pearl, In good condition, it should be noted an original defect, a removal of cooking enamel above the two dragons,[...]
Gouache on cardboard, framed, under glass representing a Chinese palace.
Signed lower right, to be identified.
Period 20th century
Condition: good condition, wear and tear on the frame
Dimensions [...]
A very large gilded bronze figure of Harihara, a combination of the Hindu Gods Vishnu and Shiva. Thailand Rattanakosin Bangkok.
The figure of Harihara is seated and has four arms holding special[...]
The terrible deity is represented standing preparing to kill a demon child that he holds firmly by the collar. The sculpture is superb, Shoki is theatrical his face is caricatured, the child is panick[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting Hotei seated, bursting into laughter, a karako on his shoulder; he holds a rigid fan in his right hand. Japan Meiji era. Height: 5.3cm. CIC provided.
It is rare to find a pair of jars from this period in good condition. The decoration is in the continuity of the Ming Dynasty, likewise the clay still containing iron oxide turning orange during firin[...]
Melanesia, first half of the twentieth century, very pretty pair of old shells, then used as currency. To better enjoy these beautiful pieces, the previous owner had the delicacy to have them mounted [...]
This important glazed stoneware from Shiwan, from the beginning of the 20th century, represents a Taoist god: Shou Lao, the god of longevity, holding a stick in one hand and surrounding a child with t[...]
We present this porcelain plate from China, 18th century decorated with flowers on the edge and characters in the center in a garden with a child trying to catch a butterfly. Very good condition. Weig[...]
Pair of large Canton porcelain vases Enameled and gilded with decorations of palace scenes, flowering branches and birds. 19th century Chinese work Mounted on a wooden base
Indra, lord of storms and king of the kingdom of the Gods, bronze (copper alloy), Nepal, 20th century. H 47 cm x W 15 cm x D 12 cm Base diameter: 12 cm
Ritual calendar in embossed copper grouping the twelve signs of the zodiac, the eight trigrams and in the center the nine Mewas, in the upper part, Chenrezi, Vajrapani and Manjushri as well as the Kal[...]
CHINA 18th century - Qianlong Dynasty (1736-1796)Pair of Canton porcelain baluster-shaped vases decorated in green family enamels.Scene depicting characters in an interior, enhanced by animals in the [...]
The Yao Chinese minority live in the South West of China, the North of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Yao Taoism uses paintings of the Gods instead of statues as in other ethnic groups. These paintings m[...]
Silver thangka (without titration) embossed, sealed with a copper plate with the double vajra (Viśvavajra, vajra of the universe) which marks its completion. Yamāntaka is the wrathful aspect of Mañjus[...]
KABUTO in black lacquered wrought iron with ten plates. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with four degrees. SHIKORO (neck cover) with three degrees in black lacquered iron and braid[...]
KABUTO in wrought iron with twenty-four plates. THEHEN NO ANA (opening at the top) in gilded copper with three degrees. SHIKORO (neck cover) with four degrees in black lacquered iron and white and plu[...]
Wooden netsuke depicting the Japanese Shinto goddess of joy Okame.Okame is known in particular for having, through an erotic dance, helped the gods bring light back to earth by bringing Amateratsu (th[...]
Circular pot or incense burner in bronze with brown lacquer and formerly blue in the hollows enhanced with gold splash /parcel gilt in the spirit of the achievements of the Ming dynasty and earlier, t[...]
We present this 18th century Chinese porcelain plate decorated with flowers and cranes around the edge. In very good condition. Weight 346 gr (E24) Ref. ................. UB376
A late 19th century Chinese porcelain tea service in Famile rose
Height teapot 8 cm, sugar bowl 7 cm, milk jug 6 cm Good condition, the milk jug has a small chip on the rim
We present this pair of superb 18th century Chinese plates with polylobed edges, highlighted with interlacing patterns. These plates are in a beautiful state of conservation, except for one which has [...]
Sage with rice bowl, bone sculpture from a bovine shoulder blade dating from the 1970s hanging from stylized bamboo with a Vietnamese Tran Dan (?) stamp on the back.
JAPAN, SATZUMA - 日本サツマPair of glazed and gilded earthenware vases with balusters on pedestals with flared necks. Decorated with trees, cherry blossoms in landscapes, birds and dragons.High-quality dec[...]
A lovely little Chinese vase, in very good condition, whose originality lies in its partial enameling. The biscuit piece decorated with dragons and Immortals seems to be a workshop piece, perhaps used[...]
Porcelain cup and cornet vases from Canton with gilded bronze mount from the Napoleon III period. Cup intact, the two vases glued together. Dimensions of the cup: 32 x 42 cm in diameter.
Chinese lacquered wooden travel chest called HASAMI BAKO reserved for personal effects. Very decorative object which fits perfectly into an interior thanks to its presence, at the same time sober by i[...]
A Vietnamese bronze incense burner with silver and red enamel inlay.
The photos were taken outside in natural light so there are light reflections, my apologies for this; these do not hide faults,[...]
Set of three bottle-type vases in Imari porcelain with coral and gold decoration of floral motifs and medallions. This is most likely a cabinet top fitting in very good condition, mark underneath, hei[...]
Beautiful realistic bronze Okimono representing a bull or a buffalo certainly a representation of the sign of the zodiac resting on a carpet of plants, typically Japanese gadrooned base reminiscent of[...]
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