Charming graduated set of five Burmese bronze elephant weights (opium weights), all cast in the round and standing on stepped bases decorated with a rosette or star motif. This incised rosette/star mo[...]
Beautiful Japanese tobacco box, made of wood, covered in embossed leather and painted in ivory, green, and brown, in shape of tree trunk where a tribe of seven monkeys nests. Japanese work for expor[...]
A Vietnamese silver betel-chewing lime box (vôi container), complete with its three original hanging tools, dating from around 1900–1930. The lid is made from a 1902 French Indo-China coin (République[...]
A very beautiful Indian domestic altar known as a "Mandir," in the form of a throne (Singhasan). Origin: Rajasthan, India. It is made of beautifully carved wood with some red highlights and a small co[...]
An antique solid silver lime container from Southeast Asia, traditionally used in the betel-chewing ceremony.Hand-hammered from high-grade solid silver, the piece has a classic double-tapered form wit[...]
Elephant training hook or ankhus from South India, used for training and raising elephants. Handle with concealed prong. Beautiful wrought iron piece, originating from South India, late 19th or early [...]
When a utilitarian object becomes a work of art. This is a Buddhist monk's fan handle from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam, known as a "talipot fan." It is made from the talipot palm (Corypha umb[...]
Interesting bronze arrowhead from Luristan. Green patina from excavation. No breaks on the point or the part embedded in the wood. A beautiful and uncommon archaeological piece in good condition.
Superb porcelain and enamel snuffbox decorated with a rooster in a garden on one side and a poem on the other. Early 20th century. Guangxu period. Apocryphal Qianlong mark.
Kokeshi. Japanese doll made of solid painted wood. This Kokeshi is unique in that it wears a kimono instead of flowers. Shipping cost upon request. Hand delivery in Paris is possible.
Kokeshi. Japanese doll made of solid painted wood. Slight reliefs on the body depict plum blossoms. Shipping cost upon request. Hand delivery possible in Paris. Minor red discoloration at the base.
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Shipping within France: €20, contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world. Small Cizhou-type jar with a globular body[...]
Visible in Paris. Free local pickup in the capital and its suburbs. Delivery within France €25. Contact me for shipping to Europe and the rest of the world.Snuff bottle with interior painted decoratio[...]
Beautiful 19th-century pewter tobacco or opium box originating from Qing Dynasty China. The eyes and the tip of the tail, green balls, are likely made of glass. The chasing is repoussé. It opens from [...]
A very fine cloisonné enamel case depicting a dragon on each side. Early 20th-century work. Very high quality of workmanship. No hallmarks, but likely made of silver.
Tripod "Jue" Cup, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). This cup replicates the shape and motifs of the Jue ewers of the Shang Dynasty. Resting on three blade-shaped feet, the body is decorated with archai[...]
Stone sculpture depicting the head of Shiva wearing the high ascetic topknot. Grey sandstone. Gupta Dynasty. India. 4th-6th century. Dimensions: 28 x 10 x 8 cm
Sculpture of a Mingqi, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC to 221 AD). Sculpture of a dancer in an imperial court dress. Terracotta painted with a white, black, gray, and red slip. Mingqi are ritual funerary s[...]
Japanese cigarette case, Meiji era, early 20th century. Lacquered steel case with gold niello inlay. One side depicts a village on the shores of Lake Meiji, the other a Shinto shrine. Some wear to the[...]
A grey jade and celadon snuff bottle carved in the shape of a gourd with leaves. A small butterfly is worked in relief in a russet vein on the gourd. Well hollowed out. Malachite stopper. China, 19th [...]
A Chinese snuff bottle with a rounded shape, made of green jadeite. It rests on a flat foot. The stopper is made of coral encircled with silver. China, 19th century
Antique pink porcelain water or opium pipe with a metal mount. Originating from Vietnam. Minor signs of age. Late 19th/early 20th century. Total height 19 cm (9 cm excluding stem), diameter 9 cm.
Antique water or opium pipe, in blue and white porcelain known as "Hue blue," decorated with a landscape and calligraphy, with a metal mount. This pipe bears a signature underneath. Object originating[...]
Antique water or opium pipe, in blue and white porcelain known as "Hue blue," decorated with a landscape scene, with a metal mount. Object originating from Vietnam: "Hue blue" porcelain was a Chinese [...]
A remarkable hand-carved bamboo root vase for ikebana and the tea ceremony (chanoyu). The naturally curved root has been shaped to form an elegant boat-like form, known as a Take-no-zutsu Hanaire — a [...]
Examined under binocular magnification (×10) and raking light, this stucco head of Buddha, mounted on a modern display base, exemplifies with remarkable precision the serene beauty and spiritual refin[...]
This Sri Lankan silver tobacco box opens to reveal an erotic design and is beautifully chased. It shows some scratches from use and small dents. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the i[...]
Boucle médiévale dorée Collection BigotUne boucle dorée originale, probablement d'époque mérovingienne, mais assurément du haut Moyen Âge.La dorure est probablement en or ou en cuivre ; il s'agit d'un[...]
A rare 19th-century Asian portable bronze sundial. This exquisite instrument combines scientific function with artistic ornamentation, reflecting the refined taste and craftsmanship of Asian decorativ[...]
A rare 19th-century Chinese portable sundial, finely crafted in engraved and enameled bronze. This instrument, with its precise details, testifies to the craftsmanship and scientific artistry of Qing [...]
A Persian urn with crackled glaze, decorated with stylized brown and black motifs on a cream background, typical of the Qajar period. Frieze of faces and animal scenes with green highlights. Old patin[...]
Rare pewter fish platter in the shape of a carp, the eyes inlaid with green stone. It consists of two parts: a trivet and a lid. Signed under both the lid and the platter with the inscription: "Made b[...]
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Snuff Bottle – Early 20th Century
A fine hand-painted porcelain snuff bottle, decorated in underglaze blue with a continuous mountain landscape featuring pine trees a[...]
Antique Indian Sitar – circa 1910–1930
A beautiful early 20th-century North Indian sitar, entirely hand-crafted and fully original, dating from approximately 1910–1930, most likely made in Benares or[...]
18th-century Japanese horn eyeglasses. These distinctive glasses feature a movable nosepiece that allows adjustment on the bridge of the nose for optimal vision. It is rare to find these glasses with [...]
Elegant funerary figure of a Tang Dynasty court lady (仕女俑), modelled in reddish-grey terracotta, coated with a white slip and painted in original polychromy. Authentic pigment remains are clearly visi[...]
Noh theatre mask depicting a Japanese demon with a menacing expression. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912). Papier-mâché, hair, glass eyes. Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 6 cm. Condition: visible traces of [...]
Noh theatre mask depicting a Japanese demon with a menacing face. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912). Papier-mâché, glass eyes. Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 10 cm x 6.5 cm. Condition: visible traces of chips.
Finely carved antique Chinese circular box in hardwood, depicting the He-He Er Xian (和合二仙) — the Twin Immortals of Harmony and Union, symbols of marital happiness and domestic harmony.The lid shows th[...]
A beautiful collection of three antique Noh theater masks, of Japanese origin! The colors are vibrant and they are in excellent condition! The eyes are made of sulphide glass. The facial expressions a[...]
Magnificent and rare Japanese Noh theater mask. In very good condition! Superb colors! Dimensions: 18 cm high, and 37 cm including the beard! Width: 14 cm, and depth: 8 cm. A very beautiful antique pi[...]
A very beautiful theatrical mask, symbolically intended to make the actor disappear in favor of the archetypal character they embody. These traditional Japanese masks occupy an important place in Japa[...]
China/Indochina Walking Stick with Silver Dragon Motif, Large Piece, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Wooden walking stick topped with a finely chiseled and engraved silver dragon motif. Free and insured[...]
Late-19th-century Japanese mixed-metal tobacco case (tonkotsu), bronze with gold and silver inlay (iro-zōgan). One side with the longevity sage, deer, and crane beneath pines; the reverse with heron a[...]
A monumental 18th-century Persian ritual water vessel (āb-zan), entirely hammered and engraved by hand. Made from a single bronze sheet without casting, it is richly decorated with rhythmic V-cut band[...]
Very pretty pair of small glazed terracotta bowls. They are oval in shape and have small "ears" on each side, used as handles. Green in color, they have a very pretty iridescence of the glaze. Origin:[...]
Terracotta owl with polychromy pigments. It is standing sideways with open eyes. In China, the owl symbolizes wisdom and luck, partly because its name can be homophonous with auspicious terms. It is a[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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