Dragon. Watercolor and Indian ink on tissue paper, Japan, 20th century. Good condition, small foxing. 81 x 47.5 cm. Thank you to our American customers for contacting us before finalizing their purcha[...]
Samurai. Watercolor and Indian ink on tissue paper, Japan, 20th century. Good condition, small foxing. 81 x 47.5 cm. Thank you to our American customers for contacting us before finalizing their purch[...]
34 cm high x 30 cm wide for its frame 21 x 17 cm for the window Part of a series of 6 young Japanese musicians playing various string instruments .... Engraving in very good condition and nicely frame[...]
Finely chiseled solid silver cane handle, decorated in high relief with sinuous dragons among the clouds and a large Chinese ideogram "寿" (shòu), symbol of happiness and longevity. The domed upper par[...]
Kapala (Ritual Cup)This ritual vessel, fashioned from a skull cap, is adorned with coral and turquoise beads. An old metal restoration runs through the center of the skull, testifying to its prolonged[...]
JAPAN - Meiji period (1868 - 1912). Musha Ningyô doll representing a high-ranking noble samurai, he is dressed in articulated, lacquered armor, highlighted with stamped copper elements and a silk broc[...]
kishi-sadao was born in
Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture in 1932 and produced an array of creative Kokeshi
dolls until his passing in 1998. In 1950 he started creating Sosaku Kokeshi.
During his career,[...]
Frosted green glass paste necklace, Lisu ethnic group, Burma, 17th Century, 18th Century. The beads were used as currency in the tribes. Collected by me in 1989. Length 60cm, diameter 1cm.
Frosted glass paste necklace, Lisu ethnic group, Burma, 17th century/18th century. The beads were used as currency in the tribes. Collected by me in 1989. Length 66cm, diameter 1cm.
Pair of silver ornaments for a woman's jacket from the Lahu tribe, late 19th and early 20th century, Burma. Diameter 9 cm and 8 cm. Collected by me in 1986 in Burma.
Opium pipe in solid silver filigree, Wa tribe, northern Burma, late 19th century, early 20th century. The Wa tribe are major producers and consumers of opium in Burma. Height 25 cm.
Rare opium smoker's lamp, late 19th century, of Chinese or Vietnamese origin. The octagonal base, finely openwork, as well as the reservoir, are made of copper and paktong, an alloy of copper, nickel [...]
Bicycle decorated with bamboo and rattan. With front basket.Vietnamese craftsmanship from the 1970s.This bicycle belonged to the French Ambassador in Hanoi.Dimensions: H 100 x W 170 x D 55 cmReference[...]
[BUDDHIST PRAYER BOOK] - Prayer text in Sanskrit. India, Manuscript, circa 1850; octavo, approximately 150 bamboo leaves pierced and held by a string, in two wooden wings. Buddhist prayer book from In[...]
Exceptional carved stool or occasional bench, 19th century Japonism. The armrests are decorated with dragon protomes. It rests on four legs with stretchers ending in clawed feet. Beautifully detailed [...]
Camellia model - circa 1970-80 - wood turned and painted by the artist. visible dent on the right - minor wear. Master Watanabe, Masao | 1917-2007. Born in the Fukushima region - interned in the USA d[...]
Pair of silk embroidery panels. Depicting two cranes surrounded by flowering branches. Embroidered silk. Good condition. Blue fabrics on a crumpled background. Original openwork frame. Work from the e[...]
Original Asian parasol in painted fabric, bamboo frame. Good condition, note small holes on the small top hat on the outside, does not detract from the solidity of the piece. Open diameter 1.75 m, clo[...]
Bronze dragon teapot enhanced with a medal patina, highly crafted object: flowers, Greek, eight medallions enhanced with deer, dragon of good fortune in a cloudy landscape, recto-verso, dragon-shaped [...]
Rare round Chinese or Japanese dream stone, Qing or Meiji period. Marble, known as Dali Stone (Dali Shi) in Chinese, is a native stone of Yunnan, marble from the Cangshan Mountains has been extracted [...]
Chandraketugarh carved ivory comb, West Bengal, Sunga dynasty, 2nd century BC–1st century AD.restored , losses 12 cm x 6 cm International shipping UPS DHL Payment accepted Bank transfer or paypalPleas[...]
Rare representation of an inhabitant of the southern islands. Netsuke with a very beautiful shiny patina. This netsuke is accompanied by Cites n° FR2307513761-k issued by the DRIEAT Ile de France on 1[...]
2 Chinese Bi discs, one in Lapis Lazuli and another in rust-colored jade. The Lapis Lazuli one has a total diameter of 7.2 cm and the jade one 10 cm at its widest. The jade one is called a "zodiacal B[...]
Indonesia, charming polychrome mask from the Barong theater, 1970. This colorful and expressive mask was used in a famous Indonesian masked dance performance: the Barong. The masks used in the Barong [...]
Retractable dungchen in copper, brass and decorated with cabochons. Embossed decoration of stylized motifs on the body (foliage, leaves, dragons, Buddhist motifs). Cabochons inlaid in the brass parts.[...]
Japanese tokkuri, antique ceramic, rare and authentic, traditional, decorated and kiln-fired, with a beautiful ivory feldspar glaze. The makers and location names are calligraphed in kanji characters.[...]
Former Wilhelm Gabor collection. This manju has a cites n°FR2207512931-K issued by DRIEAT Ile de France on 10/21/2022. There are missing bead inlays in the wave on the reverse.
former Wilhelm Gabor collection. This netsuke is accompanied by Cites FR2207512105-k issued by DRIEAT Ile de France on 07/10/2022. There is a crack at the neck of the goat or a re-gluing, very difficu[...]
Small Japanese Ikebana vase made of bamboo. Ball-shaped. Showa period. Height 20 cm, opening 10 cm. Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art for creating floral art.
This 20th century maternity depicts two young women carrying a child. It is an oil on silk mounted on canvas by Mara Tran-Long. It is titled "Ephemeral Maternity". The work is in good condition and ha[...]
Japanese tokkuri, antique ceramic, rare and authentic, traditional, decorated and kiln-fired, with a beautiful ivory feldspar glaze. The makers and location names are calligraphed in kanji characters.[...]
Early 20th century tobacco box in polished wood with buffalo horn triangle inlays. Two buttons pierced on the sides to pass a hanging cord through. Indonesian work from Sumba Island. A similar model i[...]
Zoomorphic vase in the shape of a two-headed deerTerracotta with red slip painted with floral motifs The rounded handle is attached to the Amlash neck, 11th-8th century BC or laterThe sculpture is int[...]
Pair of Mingqi polychrome terracotta servant sculptures, Han Dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Very well preserved polychrome painted terracotta Represents two ladies in imperial court dress, red, white and brown[...]
Hookah base "huqqa" with "Bidri" decoration India Deccan late 18th century In silver nielloed steel richly decorated with friezes of foliage and medallions containing floral motifs. Diameter: 14 cm He[...]
Hookah base "huqqa" with "Bidri" decoration India Deccan 18th century In silver nielloed steel richly decorated with friezes of scrolls and floral motifs. Diameter: 14 cm Height: 18 cm Small indentati[...]
Chandraketugarh carved ivory comb, West Bengal, Sunga dynasty, 2nd century BC–1st century AD.12 cm x 6 cm Losses and restaurationInternational shipping with UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or Pa[...]
Beautiful Japanese Hyotan, double-flask sake flask with its original cord and wooden stopper. The stopper is attached to the cord, which is itself attached to the flask. Excellent original condition w[...]
Album composed of 16 plates on rice paper signed, the sheets are in their original condition with traces of humidity, tears and folds (see photos) China 19th century Probably workshop of YOEEQUA Album[...]
Xindian was one of the most important Neolithic cultures in northwest China. This jar is painted with a rare vortex motif. It is in excellent condition. Provenance: French collection
Elegant Chinese opium pipe dating from the late Qing period (19th century). The base is decorated with panels of shagreen (sharkskin) framed in brass, and a pierced brass panel with floral motifs. The[...]
Vase resting on a conical, hemispherical foot, surmounted by wide, flat lips, slightly hemmed at their ends. The body is decorated with incised motifs in volutes, discoidal arcs of circles and sinuous[...]
Magnificent and rare Chinese court lady from the Han Dynasty (-206 BCE - 220 CE). This artifact was used to accompany the deceased on the journey after death and was found in a tomb. She is in a posit[...]
TRIBUTE ARTS-OCEANIAN ARTS-SCULPTURE INDONESIA NORTH JAVA KRISS HANDLE SOLID WOOD CARVED EARLY 19TH CENTURY Kriss handle (old Indonesian dagger), in solid carved wood, with anthropomorphic/zoomorphic [...]
Dolls made of fabric and lacquered papier-mâché - probably missing accessories - Taisho or early Showa period (1920-30). The box is original (shocks, deformations, glued back together.) The term doll [...]
Hina matsuri doll dated December 1926 (Taisho 15) - Fabrics, and lacquered papier-mâché (gofun). It lacks accessories that the character would have held. The term doll in Japan is "ningyō", "human for[...]
Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm A natural dream stone (scholar's rock) with an organic and asymmetrical shape, pierced in its center, thus creating depth and visual[...]
Master Shido Shouzan was born in Oita Prefecture in 1932. He was one of the first kokeshi artists to use a variety of woods in his creations, including mulberry and persimmon. He later introduced Keya[...]
Shunga period, circa 100 BC, Chandraketungarh, Indiastele carved in the round with female and male figures, richly adorned with jewels, old conservative restorationh 21 cmInternational shipping UPS DH[...]
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