Tibet, 1970, superb polychrome wooden mask depicting Mahakala, a protective deity in Buddhism but also one of the names of Shiva in Hinduism. His grimacing face displays a wrathful attitude to ward of[...]
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.[...]
Painting on silk, China, 19th century. Mounted on cardboard. Stains and dirt. Folds and a small hole in the top right. Missing cardboard in the margins. 97 x 25 cm. Sent by Colissimo with signature. C[...]
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[...]
Superb Chinese walking stick, the handle finely chiseled in unhallmarked silver, decorated in high relief with a dragon undulating among the clouds. The vigorous rendering of the scales and claws test[...]
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[...]
Nepal XX sec sterling silver box with turquoise and coral9,5 cm x 4 cmInternational shipping UPS DHL Payment accepted Bank trasnfer or PaypalPlease contact me for any further information
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
Creative kokeshi doll: sosaku kokeshi representing a boy by Kenichi Murakami beautiful minimalist stylization, beautiful wood grain circa 1970 His Kokeshi is all about celebrating the color and patte[...]
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 [...]
Elegant traditional pipe from Vietnam, made of natural wood and finely decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting landscapes, figures and floral motifs. Metal mounts with original accessories, in[...]
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[...]
Beautiful vintage gunma kokeshi with a kimono decorated with embossed kantsubaki (camellias that bloom in winter) and a marked waist. Made by Takamizawa Kazuo. It is dated 1990. Born in 1927, Takamiza[...]
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[...]
Carved ivory from India’s Sunga period is relatively rare. Sculptural
objects from this period typically are of molded terracotta or stone.
This small image shows a figure sitting with a pot belly[...]
Japanese Art: Illustrated Sales Catalogues of the Haviland Collection, 1924 to 1927 Prints, ceramics, lacquers, masks, illustrated books, netzuke… Magnificent collection of Japanese art, rare works wi[...]
This painted snuffbox has applications on both sides, an inscription and a red stamp. It is in perfect condition, note a little verdigris on the stopper. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality[...]
Cloisonné opium tray, China, 19th century. The decor is in very good condition. Slight deformation of the tray, welds to be reviewed in two corners. 31.5 x 20.5 x 1.5 cm. Sent by Colissimo with signat[...]
Asian Art: Grey marble plaque decorated with a concert scene in a landscape with pagodas. Beautiful colors and fine workmanship. Red wooden frame decorated with mother-of-pearl inlaid foliage. 20th c[...]
A superb Chinese porcelain and polychrome enamel plaque depicting children playing and dancing in a garden. This scene symbolizes the arrival of spring. A high-quality antique wooden frame highlights [...]
- Filigree zoomorphic candlestick, late 19th century work. - Candlestick with a wide, high base consisting of a tray serving as a podium for a deer depicted with its paw raised. Its noble appearance i[...]
A large carved and polychromed wooden horse resting on a base with wooden wheels, this horse was used for wedding ceremonies in India in the 19th century.
China, 1950s, very pretty painting on silk depicting a bird evolving in a plant and floral environment. Creation of very good quality both in the virtuosity of the gesture and in the harmony of the co[...]
Nō theater mask representing OkinaSigned on the reverse with a mark Japan - Shōwa period (1868–1945)Wood, lacquer, pigments, and horsehairH: 19 cm (without beard)Heavily wrinkled, this old man is smil[...]
India, Very beautiful covered jar or pot, In embossed and extremely finely chiseled copper, Floral and geometric motifs, gadroons at the base, Indian work from the 19th century, Weight: 2305 gr. Dimen[...]
Very beautiful condiment box, picnic, India, In embossed and finely chiseled copper, Rich decoration of flowers and geometric decoration, Inside, there are boxes and a small tray closing everything, I[...]
PORCELAIN PLAQUE WITH EROTIC SCENE DECOR IN A BLUE AND WHITE FLOWERS FRAME SURROUNDED BY A MATT GOLD NET. VERY BEAUTIFUL COLORS AND FINENESS. BEARING A BLUE STAMP IN HOLLOW ON THE BACK.
Delicate 19th century Chinese silver opium tool holder, finely pierced and repoussé decorated with chrysanthemums, bamboo, and scrolling motifs. The front features the prominent Chinese character 福 (f[...]
The yoni, in Hinduism, refers to the female genital organ, the "divine vulva." It is the symbol of the feminine energy called shakti. We present this receptacle, from North India, early 20th century, [...]
Beautiful papier-mâché figure on a wooden base. India, late 19th/early 20th century. Good used condition (missing at the bottom of the spear?). Height 28 cm.
A rare and finely crafted late Qing Dynasty Chinese silver chatelaine, complete with seven miniature opium-related tools. This ornate etui was designed to hang from a belt, serving both decorative and[...]
Very pretty opium chatelaine, unfortunately not complete. It is missing the upper chain and its attachment hook. What remains is very welcome, a double-sided plaque depicting a character, childlike or[...]
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