19th century China: “Rare compass in its chiseled box”, case 4 Slight deformation of the case, the compass compartment is detached and there is no longer a needle. If historians give Asia as the cradl[...]
CHINA 19th century: Bronze tripod incense burner with brown patina, the lid openwork with foliage, the grip in the shape of a seated chimera, resting on a base depicting lotus leaves. signed under the[...]
Nandi drinking cup, 19th Century. Drinking cup carved from a single block of horn depicting Nandi, the mythical mount of Shiva, and two cobras, his faithful attributes.
Silver mount and base with mar[...]
KENDO HELMET
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Wrought iron, plant fibres, cloth and leather
H. 26 cm, L 14.5 cm
Part of the men's facial protection, this mask consists of a wrought-iron grid mount[...]
Surprising belt buckle, probably, in bronze, in the shape of a fish, and provided on the reverse with two studs to rivet it to the leather and a claw to hook it to the other side of the belt. It is mo[...]
Rare and very beautiful Taiko drum or Japanese temple gong decorated with a royal coat of arms formed by three magatama moving to the left. Beautiful gold and black lacquer, lacquered and decorated st[...]
A beautiful and ornamented Chinese covered vase with its cap topped with a fau dog and two small fine handles decorated with rings carved in the mass and released in a prodigious way like the four lar[...]
Very decorative item from the "Wayang Kulit" shadow theater, of good size. It is entirely cut and painted by hand with a sumptuous decoration in gold and bright colors, and openwork parts. Mounted on [...]
Small bird cage in split and carved bamboo, it is supported by a bronze hook made up of several riveted elements. Inside different elements for the comfort of the bird, porcelain drinkers, side perch [...]
An extraordinary antique Chinese scroll wieght, beutifully engraved mother of pearl panels with hardwood framing, the interior with substantial lead weight. The three characters read Longevity, Prospe[...]
JAPAN MEIJI period 1868-1912, Brush pot covered in ivory richly carved with more than 150 monkeys, red stamp under the base and KOZAN signature on a cartouche held on a branch, Cites certificate no. F[...]
Japanese style Napoleon III period mail holder in black lacquered wood decorated with animated scenes by inlay of burgau mother-of-pearl and application of golden motifs circa 1880 in good condition v[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868) Izai Kagi hook, Ebisu in monoxide wood. Very beautiful patina of use and traces of wear. Slight cracks and gaps. Dimensions: 27 x 22 x 15 cm Important piece with clean l[...]
Bronze stirrup with cloisonné enamel
China, early 19th century
Bonze, enamel
H. 16cm - L. 11.5cm
In bronze, monoxyle. Egg-shaped base, with alternating red and blue four-leaf clover decoration a[...]
Important Bi Disc In Nephrite Stone Very beautiful piece, finely sculpted with a magnificent patina Free and insured shipping in mainland France Diameter 22 cm
Large Noh theater mask representing Garuda.
a very expressive mask in red and black lacquer from the Meiji period dating from the 2nd half of the 19th century.
Garuda is depicted with furrowed eyebr[...]
ASIAN PORCELAIN PLATE EROTIC SUBJECT CHINA JAPAN CIRCA 1900 In perfect condition 12.7 cm X 18.5 cm Payment by bank transfer, check, Paypal, or credit card. Bank Rib (IBAN) FR18 3000 2018 4600 0007 134[...]
Turned ivory spiked ball. Called a geisha ball
Japan, 19th century
Diameter: 3.1cm
This ivory ball is pierced with twenty-five holes in which are housed small movable pointed cones, also in ivory[...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 9 cm. Width 12cm.
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
It is possible to pay in installments.
On parle françai[...]
Erotica Curiosa Sujet érotique chinois en porcelaine, petit sujet très amusant en porcelaine polychrome richement décorée, travail chinois fin 19ème, expédition gratuite et assurée en France métropoli[...]
Very curious spoon, carved and openworked in a blond horn. Rectangular in size, the spoon is pierced with the longevity character "Shou", thus bringing the owner long life and prosperity. Lovely, curi[...]
We present this tomb maid in glass paste. According to the collector from whom we purchased this piece, it was collected in Vietnam and came from a wrecked Chinese junk. You can see traces of sediment[...]
Unusual Chinese lacquer hat stand with engraved and painted decoration including a vase of flowers with a large "shou" character symbolizing long life. The holes are to allow air to circulate.
Pe[...]
Here is a beautiful brazier, called Hibachi. Made from Zelkova (Keyaki) wood, with a very beautiful grain, it is made up of two locations, one of which is lined with copper to receive the coals, remov[...]
Very nice set of 6 small cups, or alcohol glasses. In carved coconut, they are decorated with engraving of Buddhist symbols, and adorned with a gold Chinese writing. The interior is silver, well hallm[...]
Un très beau vases en améthyste aux jolis tons violets (sombre pour les fruits prunes) sculpté dans deux blocs d'une veine de quatz (teinté de manganaise) cette pierre semie précieuse a la dureté inco[...]
Qung picnic sets (1644-1912) include a pair of ivory chopsticks, a bladed steel knife with a beveled tip and a toothpick. All in a shagreen case and brass frame.
A large double gourd flask.
Japanese, late 19th century.
Measures 33cm in length.
The flasks stopper and loose ring is finely carved and turned from a single piece of stag antler. The sinuous[...]
Zoomorphic bronze kohl bottle. Good condition with traces of use. Length 9 cm, height 8 cm. 19th century Asia.
- Please do not haggle over this item.
- This object is for immediate purchase, pay[...]
Antique Chinese Hand Warmer In Bronze 19th Century Very beautiful 19th century piece richly decorated with gilding Decorated with birds, arabesques and calligraphy Free shipping in metropolitan France
Very nice brass padlock. It is decorated on one side with a flight of birds in the waves, towards the radiant sun..the perfect pattern for wedding furniture! It is fit with its brass folding key with [...]
Temples or Pagodas in finely cut, chiseled and assembled aloe marrow preserved under a display case Indian work from the 19th century Showcase: 36 x 27 x 40 cm
Japan for export to Europe Knife and fork dating from the end of the 19th century, The handles are made of Shibuichi, a partially gilded copper and silver alloy, each is double-sided, and decorated in[...]
Japan.
Old REPOSE SABRE
in bronze with representation of the 2 samurai turning their backs.
Dimensions:
Length: 29.7 cm.
Height: 13.3cm.
IN VERY GOOD CONDITION: as in the photos.
You can fo[...]
Suite of 5 knives, Japan for export to Europe They date from the end of the 19th century, each blade is signed The handles are made of Shibuichi, an alloy of copper and silver partially gilded, each i[...]
Pretty ebony wand with silver pommel and end finely chiseled with characters in a landscape, dragon and clouds. Good general condition, small crack and shock visible on photos. China, 19th century per[...]
Large sign in carved and painted wood in the shape of a kabuto (samurai helmet) and its maedate (frontal ornament). It is a beautiful rare and strong piece. Having no inscription, it would be an ex-vo[...]
An astonishing pair of Tibetan vases in silver metal covered with natural turquoise and enclosing turquoise cabochons.
late 19th century work.
superb highly decorated baluster vases decorated with d[...]
Interesting and sober bridal crown of the Miao ethnic group in China.
a beautiful bridal crown in silver metal dating from the end of the 19th century.
entirely handmade, this bridal crown is extrem[...]
Summer sales, price €140 non-negotiable
Beautiful Nail Protector, chased and pierced silver, partially enamelled in blue, with leave, flower and fruit motifs, dating from the 19th century.
Dimension[...]
A pretty pair of old glasses, China 19th century, with a beautiful architecture, they are made of brass, original smoked glasses, which are pinched by a beautiful stirrup of elaborate shape and by fol[...]
Very beautiful item from the shadow theater "Wayang Kulit", of good size. It is completely cut and painted by hand from the following decor. The doors of a house or a temple are firmly guarded by arme[...]
If, we, French, have "the traditional baguette", the Chinese, them, use it to eat ..... and to juggle. This discipline, born in China at the time HAN, 200 years before our era, was part of "shows of a[...]
Surprising and pretty pair of wall sconces with fan-shaped reflectors in the shape of palms, engraved with cherry blossoms, central stem held by 3 bats in flight... In the ringed gutter, at the bottom[...]
Scholars' stone Gong Shi China 19th century, Ching (or Qing) Dynasty.
The tradition of scholars' stones in China dates back to the Tang period (618 to 907). Of all sizes and all shapes, they symbol[...]
It is very rare to find genuinely antique pieces such as this charming pottery figure of an "innocent" geisha. She is wearing a beautiful kimono and holding a fan with hand painted decoration and gild[...]
Unusual object, from a collection made around 1900, it is a two-sided case, wood burl hollowed out in shape, to contain on each leaf 6 "Taji" for traditional cockfighting in Indonesia or Bali. These f[...]
Very beautiful bronze betel box, made with the lost wax technique. Very beautiful patina of seniority Very possible at the end of the 19th century Rather rare due to its size. This type of box was kep[...]
The "Chank", "Turbinella pyrum", is a shell from the Pacific Ocean, sacred in India by Hindus and Buddhists. Used as a musical instrument at home. it is also one of the heaviest shells in the world. H[...]
Very nice lock with wrought iron lock. Rare because complete with its fixings The lock only works in one direction but it will probably no longer be used for the front door Origin South India height 5[...]
Small Asian erotic figurine in wood and ivory from the 19th century. The head, hands, box and buttocks are in ivory. The ivory cover of the box slides see photo N ° 5. A small zipper slides under the [...]
Large nyoi or Japanese Buddhist scepter.
To have an explanation on the nyoi, see in our gallery another scepter in black coral.
This one has been worked into a root, its shape reminiscent of the lin[...]
Nyoi or Japanese Buddhist scepter.
To have an explanation on the nyoi, see in our gallery another scepter in black coral.
This one has been worked into a root, its shape reminiscent of the lingzhi, [...]
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