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 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[...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
Set of 2 Chinese opium pipes, one in ivory and jade with a metal bowl, the other in bamboo and jade with a metal bowl. Length 47.5 and 35.5 cm Free shipping for France and the European Union
A remarkable 19th-century Chinese opium pipe composed of a series of intricately carved peach stones (hédiāo 核雕), each depicting a different expressive face. The stem terminates in a beautifully patin[...]
This is a mask from the Noh Ko-omote theater. It represents a young woman who is gentle and graceful. Symbol of purity, youth and calm beauty. It was used in many plays in the Noh repertoire to embody[...]
This mask is a traditional Japanese representation of Tengu (天狗) — a mythological creature from Japanese folklore. Its long, prominent nose is the Tengu's most iconic feature, symbolizing arrogance an[...]
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 [...]
[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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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.
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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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