Walking stick, Asia, silver handle, 88 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature confirmation. Carefully packaged. Unless otherwise stated, items listed on Proantic are not on display at the Saint-Ouen[...]
A very rare 19th-century walking stick with a finely carved elk antler portrait head, depicting a Siberian elder, Russian / Siberian workmanship. The face is naturalistic and full of character, with d[...]
A beautiful piece of folk art in turned and lacquered wood, likely originating from Rajasthan or Southeast Asia. This kohl or cosmetic pot has a characteristic bulbous shape, topped with a lid featuri[...]
Collection of 6 miniature theatrical masks. Boiled cardboard covered with gesso, painted natural colors, and the reverse side lacquered black. The hair is real, possibly horsehair. The eyes are glass,[...]
Guri lacquered wooden inro. Inros served as portable, compartmentalized medicine boxes, worn attached to the kimono belt. The guri technique uses lacquer with numerous alternating layers of red and bl[...]
TABLE ZITHER known as KotoJapanMeiji period (1868–1910)Wood and bone H: 9; W: 11.5; L: 60.5 cm(slight damage)Traditional plucked string instrument, shaped like a long, slightly convex soundboard, stru[...]
GAME BOXJapanEdo period (1603–1868)Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearlH: 12; L: 27; W: 24 cm(Old damage)Compartmentalised lacquered wooden game box decorated with plum blossoms, chrysanthemums and foliage [...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). TAKAMAKURA, neck rest, the trapezoidal and slightly curved base in Tsugaru-Nuri flame lacquer, the woven cushion decorated with stylized floral motifs and held in place[...]
Antique headrest, Japan XIX made from bamboo known as takamura was traditionally used to support the head during sleep, particularly by geishas in order to preserve their complex hairstyles. The const[...]
BELL OR BELL FOR ELEPHANTS.Burma, 19th century.Bronze.H: 12 cm – L: 12.5 cm. Dimensions excluding ring.Large bronze bell for elephants, featuring a representation of the ogre Bilu on each side. A weig[...]
Beautiful lacquer panel depicting a rice paddy. Very high quality. Some minor losses in places. Sold as is! Quite large size: 93 x 76 cm. Visually stunning and rare!
Black lacquered wood Hina-Matsuri doll palace with gilding, featuring figures and furniture. Origin: Japan. Period: early 20th century. Meiji style. This miniature was created for the Japanese Doll Fe[...]
Antique Chinese porcelain water or opium pipe. Late 19th century, complete with its mouthpiece. Dimensions: 13 cm high (without the stem) and approximately 10 cm in diameter. In good condition with si[...]
Indochina cigarette case with dragon motif. Beautiful piece, late 19th/early 20th century. Typical work from Southern China and Indochina. Bas-relief depicting a dragon in clouds; reverse showing pala[...]
A bucket made entirely of juxtaposed wooden slats, lacquered; so far, it appears to be a typical domestic container, Chinese, from the 19th century. But I was able to translate the inscriptions, which[...]
Six 19th-century porcelain opium water pipe reservoirs with multiple decorations. Each has a Chinese mark underneath. In good condition, but will need cleaning. They are sold as is. I am selling the s[...]
A superb, generously sized box, ideally suited as a glove, scarf, or jewelry box. The cardboard box is covered in velvet and features beautiful antique Chinese embroidery on the lid. There are some sl[...]
CHINA: Qing Dynasty bracelet in chased silver, inlaid with coral beads and adorned with two partially enameled dragons facing each other and playing with a silver bead. 19th century, possibly earlier [...]
Japanese-inspired parasol, late 19th or early 20th century. Needs restoration. Length: 94 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature confirmation. Carefully packaged. Unless otherwise stated, items list[...]
A very beautiful opium pipe made of wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl and silver. In very good condition! Superb craftsmanship! Signed. With a poem. Very decorative and functional with its bamboo mouth[...]
Exclusive FABERGE silver gold mounted pink guilloche enamel,rose cut diamonds.Measures: 8,5/4,5cmCondition: Overall good,chip on the guilloche please refer to the photos.Marks: Faberge, A.H for Augus[...]
Chinese green and pink porcelain flask. Very beautiful late 19th century piece. Green and pink enamel, signed on the base. Jade and wood snuffbox stopper. Free and insured shipping within mainland Fra[...]
A very beautiful Chinese porcelain snuffbox, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. In excellent condition, with a rose quartz stopper. Dimensions: H 7 x W 2.7 x D 2.5 cm
A very beautiful Chinese snuffbox in moss agate, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 7.5 x W 5 x D 3 cm
A very beautiful Chinese agate snuffbox, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. In excellent condition, with a solid silver stopper and spoon. Dimensions: H
A very fine 19th-century Chinese porcelain snuffbox decorated with blue and white deer. Signed with a four-character mark in blue, in excellent condition. Dimensions: H 7.5 x W 7.5 x D 3.5 cm
Curiosity: An interesting reverse glass painting (sometimes called reverse glass painting) of a Chinese erotic scene against a mirrored background, in a wooden frame.It dates from the late 19th centur[...]
Curiosity: An interesting reverse glass painting (sometimes called reverse glass painting) of a Chinese erotic scene against a mirrored background, in a wooden frame. It dates from the late 19th centu[...]
Curiosity: An interesting reverse glass painting (sometimes called reverse glass painting) of a Chinese erotic scene against a mirrored background, in a wooden frame. It dates from the late 19th centu[...]
TEA SPOON WITH BUDDHA BUSTChina, late 19th centuryBoneLength 12.6 cmSculpture on bone, depicting the bust of Buddha on the handle. The expression is joyful; the mouth is smiling and the crinkled eyes [...]
Antique ritual glove puppet. Carved wood with traces of red ochre polychromy. Very significant brown patina from use. Tharu culture, Middle Hills, Nepal - 19th century. Sold with a custom-made patinat[...]
Lacquer panel in the Far Eastern style. Some losses, stains, and wear. 40 x 56 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature required upon delivery. Carefully packaged. Unless otherwise stated, items liste[...]
A rare and interesting pair of antique Chinese seals, carved from natural hard stone in warm tones ranging from ochre to honey brown, each featuring a finely crafted symbolic subject on its upper grip[...]
CARVED KISERUZUTSU GOLD RING Japan, late Edo early Meiji period, circa 1840–1880. A high-relief carved kiseruzutsu case, adorned with an impressive high-relief carving of a Japanese warrior in armor,[...]
Complete Betel Box, Origin: North India, Rajasthan, 19th century. This copper box, formerly tinned, is complete, comprising ten pieces for preparing betel. The set is in very good condition and except[...]
Antique carved wooden fertility doll. Double-headed Asian figure. Articulated body and limbs. Asian work from the second half of the 19th century. 43 cm tall. Good condition
Original opium pipe from the Far East, Southeast Asia (Burma?). Beautiful decorative piece of folk art in ceramic with symbolic animals. In excellent condition.
An elongated oval snuffbox in polychrome cloisonné enamel on copper, decorated with flowers (very fine workmanship), with a jadeite stopper. China, 19th century. Height: 9 cm.
Cylindrical porcelain snuffbox decorated with a dragon in the clouds, carnelian stopper, China, 19th century. Apocryphal Qianlong mark under the base. Height: 10.5 cm
This agate tobacco bottle, adorned with meticulous interior painting, perfectly illustrates the refinement of traditional Chinese art. Carved from a translucent agate stone with warm, natural tones, t[...]
Model of a Chinese junk (Hong Kong), originally armed with two cannons, three masts, made of natural wood, with cotton sails. Period: late 19th or early 20th century. Possibly a pirate junk, as gun ca[...]
Chinese geomantic compass – a tool of the ancient masters of geomancy, i.e., feng shui, used to determine auspicious spheres for humankind. The luopan's dial is composed of concentric rings inscribed [...]
* Small round box in a soap-like shape, Japan, late 19th Century, Meiji period *Max. diameter 5.8 cm / Max. height 2.7 cm / Weight: 32.85 g.Charming box with an erotic character, the reverse of the li[...]
Tibet, circa 1900. Rare and imposing Tibetan flint purse (also called a mechag or chuck muck), made of leather adorned with repoussé silver plates, inlaid with turquoise and coral set in silver mounts[...]
Snuffbox or opium jar, made of multiple layers of sculpted lacquer over a copper core. A work known as Peking lacquer, China, late 19th century, Qing dynasty. Its patina indicates extensive use. In pe[...]
This is a bow and arrow set that was used by Japanese nobles indoors on tatami mats or wooden floors. The aim was to hit a moving circular target. As the bow is old, it is recommended not to string it[...]
Japanese tobacco smoking box, in gold lacquer on a black background, decorated with prunus and landscape, opening with two drawers, containing the compartment for embers with a metal lid, and the rese[...]
This antique Chinese pipe dates from the late 19th to early 20th century and is beautifully crafted. It bears markings. Regarding its condition, there are signs of wear consistent with use. Our photos[...]
Japanese cedar funadansu ship's chest, Edo period, first half of the 19th century. This antique Japanese funadansu (船箪笥) ship's chest is made of solid cedar wood with a beautiful reddish-brown patina.[...]
Indonesian bronze bulbous gong with patinated bowl and hammer, 19th century. Diameter: 26.5 cm. Thickness: 7 cm. Very good condition, showing its original patina and age, see photos. Free shipping wit[...]
A Japanese silver walking stick, decorated with a mascot. The solid silver pommel is finely chased and engraved in high relief, depicting a dragon coiled to its side and a round escutcheon adorned wit[...]
Beautifully made using fine hand-worked filigree silver, the lid decorated with a colourful enamelled Chinese lakeside/landscape scene: pavilions, boats, figures, trees, birds, and stylised mountains.[...]
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