Two ceremonial officiant headdresses - Probably Tibet or Nepal, circa 1900Headdress with five fleurons, decorated with medallions painted on paper and leather mounted on canvas illustrating divinities[...]
Large pendant forming a reliquary box in solid silver and inlaid with Lapis Lazuli and red coral North India Tibet or Nepal first half of the 20th century rare for its size and the richness of its dec[...]
A rare antique Chinese cloisonné Christian cross.
A fascinating and rare piece of art, as it combines two distinct cultural and religious traditions—Chinese craftsmanship and Christian symbolism.[...]
This type of crucifix was created in large quantities for Vietnamese, Chinese and other Christians. The shape and decorations are always similar and the mother-of-pearl patterns are inlaid in a beauti[...]
Rare and very beautiful decorative element in gilded wood with a pare-close from a prayer hotel. Very richly decorated with winged goddesses, our object in very good condition of sculpture and gilding[...]
These crucifixes were created in large quantities in Vietnam for Vietnamese, Chinese and other Christians. They are carved in beautiful rosewood and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The decorations are al[...]
The mother-of-pearl inlays feature a decoration of arabesques, flowers and foliage.
The base is triangular in shape.
Probably Vietnam.
Good condition. A lack in the wood of the base.
Period of t[...]
They are most often seen in brass, here is a very pretty little processional incense burner, spherical, with two hemispheres, hinged, closing with a small hook. The hemispheres are decorated with an o[...]
Exotic wood cross (Indochina) late 19th century. Decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay. Motifs of flowers, chalice, burning heart and instruments of the Passion of Christ. 29.5 x 15.5 cm. Good conditio[...]
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 12.3 cm Depth 14 cm Width 11.2 cm
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A fine and large Vietnamese eggshell lacquer panel representing The Holy Family, superior quality. Extremely rare to find Christian subjects in Vietnamese lacquerware.
Period - 20th century
Con[...]
Altar decoration in cloisonné copper decorated with enamel flower scrolls of different colors including a tripod burner, two cone vases and two candle sticks. periods early 20th century Cornet vase he[...]
I offer you this interesting ritual vase in hard stone "fluorine?" with mobile rings in good condition, perhaps a tiny lack at the corner of the neck. Sculpted decoration on the entire body with ritua[...]
very large representation of the gods of Hinduism on a boat length 2 meters 20 cm in blackened wood intended to be in a temple at the beginning of the 20th century
An antique South Indian Temple sandalwood carving depicting Hannuman and Rama Fine quality craftsmanship,good age patina, a nice genuine example dating from the 1800's
Condition - Good condition
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The Sanxing are the gods of the three stars or constellations considered essential in Chinese astrology and mythology: Jupiter, Ursa Major, and Canopus. Fu, Lu, and Shou are also the embodiments of [...]
Cedar prayer board. Kalash ethnic group, region of Nuristan or Kafistan. Afghanistan 19th century. Small visible restorations, hind foot pads. Height with base: 157cm.
The best Vietnamese inlaid cross I have seen in 45 years buying antiques in France.
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height of velvet frame 21 cm. Cross 17.5 c[...]
A large apostolic cross in exotic wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Extremely intricate work by an anonymous artist showing a variety of ornaments including a vase, flowers, leaves. Macao or Tonkin, 1[...]
exceptional Chinese offering bell by its size and weight.
Appraised by Ansas Papillon: probable provenance: temple Temple , Tang Zhen Ping Gong in Beijing.
dated 1911
with wooden support 2m45 high [...]
Cute miniature cup, for libatory use. It is very nicely made in a burl wood, with a bulbous body, on a small pedestal, circled in silver, with a row of pearls.
Very good condition, however to notice [...]
Large Wooden Sculpture Garuda Carrying Vishnu Very beautiful Hindu piece from the beginning of the 20th century Exceptional quality of the carving and the sculpture Piece executed in a single block of[...]
Here is a very beautiful large cross, carved in hongmu wood, very black, contrasting admirably with the mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays. Great finesse of details to represent foliage, vines and oth[...]
Period - 19th century.
Condition - Generally good condition - some minor losses. some attributes absent. Three arms re-stuck.
Measure - Height 31cm
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Flower medallion in carved teak, polychrome and original gilding, kingdom of Pagan, 18th century, Burma.
This medallion adorns the walls of a temple in Pagan, traces of wear due to time, see photos.
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Small Temple altar for Buddha (TERA) in the form of a teak wood bed covered with red lacquer, inlaid with silver glass mosaics.
This altar is located in the temple to receive offerings to Buddha (flo[...]
Large Temple altar for Buddha in teak wood covered with red and black lacquer, inlaid with small colored mirrors.
Trace of gullying on the teak, some lacks due to the wear of time, no restoration, or[...]
Magnificent Chinese Funerary Statuette In Pink Terracotta, representing a court character dressed in a conical hooded coat We report some wear due to time. Beautiful unusual collector's item Free ship[...]
Ebisu, Japanese Shinto Deity, is the God of fishermen and luck, often represented with a carp, an animal very present in Asian symbolism evoking courage, wisdom, perseverance and love. Both represente[...]
Complete prayer book in Banana leaf. animal and religious ornamentation on all pages.
Unfolded book 65 cm. width 23.5 cm
mid 19th century Shan Province, Burma.
Rare complete prayer book in rice paper, fine grain buffalo leather cover.
Rare animal and religious ornamentation on all pages, some stains on the paper but good general condition.
Unfolded book 2.[...]
The Thang-ka represents the goddess Avalokitesvara, incarnation of compassion and mercy, declared the principal qualities in Buddhism. Her thousand arms help her to fight against the evil, her thousan[...]
Polychrome lacquered wooden statue of Kôbô-daishi - Grand Master Providing the Law - is represented in the tradional iconography way: Kûkai is sitting, holding a rosary in his left hand and a five po[...]
A statue of Guanyin in white glazed China porcelain. Standing on a pedestal representing the sea Guanyin is dressed in a long cloth, wears a chignon hairdress decorated by an image of Buddha and hold [...]
Subject: Carved wood representing Ganesh, with his attributes is sitting on his rat. The sculpture is intaglio and almost circular in shape and resting on two support legs; all monobloc.
Origin: I[...]
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