China, first half of the 20th century, a very pretty nephrite jade sculpture depicting Budai, the Laughing Buddha, reclining on his left side and holding prayer beads. The subject has a beautiful, joy[...]
Chinese lady with a rose quartz screen, a very beautiful early 20th-century piece in rose quartz, carved wooden base. Free shipping within mainland France.
Head of Shakyamuni Buddha on a standAfghanistan/PakistanAncient Gandhara region2nd-4th century ADOur Buddha head is distinguished by a full face, with delicately drawn brow ridges meeting at the base [...]
Decorated with an archaic Taotie mask, an animal mask that adorned ritual bronzes in China during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The handles are shaped like dog heads with tasseled chains. A popular pi[...]
Hand-carved in Republican-era China (c. 1930s), this scholar’s seal in creamy Shoushan stone depicts Liu Hai (劉海) with his money toad Jin Chan (金蟾). The immortal sits on a tied wealth bag as the toad [...]
Mythical animal carved in nephrite. Probably of Chinese origin. Age unknown. In very good condition, modern metal base. Animal size: 6.2 x 7.5 cm Size with base: 13 x 10 cm
Pair of Chinese serpentine birds. A very beautiful early 20th-century duo, finely sculpted and chiseled. Each piece is crafted from a single block of wood. Free and insured shipping within mainland Fr[...]
An elegant pair of statues depicting a Chinese emperor and empress, finely carved from a hardstone imitating ivory. Each figure is richly detailed: expressive faces, imperial robes finely engraved wit[...]
Grey sandstone sculpture representing Witsanukam (avatar of Vishnu, architect god) in his form as dvarapala (temple guardian), Khmerizing Kingdom of Lopburi, 13th century. Photo of a model of the god [...]
Nephrite jade scepter with dragons and sacred pearl. A very beautiful piece from the late 19th/early 20th century depicting two dragons chasing the sacred pearl. Finely carved from nephrite jade. Ston[...]
Torso of a princely Bodhisattva, probably Maitreya, sculpted in red sandstone characteristic of the Mathura region, northern India. The figure is depicted standing, in a frontal and hieratic attitude.[...]
Representation of a young dog lying on its back, its legs stretched upwards. This submissive position is accentuated by the hanging tongue protruding from its open mouth. China, 19th century. Stone. D[...]
Multi-figurative sculpture depicting heroes from Chinese mythology. Their supernatural powers earned them the title of Immortals. The varied arrangement of the figures refers to the celestial class of[...]
Finely carved sculpture in tiger's eye, depicting a Bodhisattva sitting, flanked by a dancing servant.The wide and fluid robes are rendered with care, creating effects of movement and softness that en[...]
Thailand, circa 16th-17th century ADMaterialSandstoneDimensionsHeight 45 cmWidth 34 cmProvenance– French private collection, 1980s– Belgian private collection
Pink sandstone sculpture representing an Apsara - Medieval India, 10th-13th centuryRepresentation of a swaying apsara, dressed in a light tunic and her jewelry. Visible wear and tear.Height 28.5cmHeig[...]
CIVILIZATIONS, CULTURESLightweight stone statue carved depicting a temple guardian dragon (in the form of the deity Garuda) Bali, mid-19th century. Ancient stone sculpture of a temple guardian DWARAPA[...]
An accomplished scholar’s seal in fine milky-white Shoushan stone. The crest shows two dragons in high relief chasing a flaming pearl; note the alert modeling of the heads, neatly pierced whiskers, an[...]
China Important group in chalcedony agate Chinese work presenting a branched bird surrounded by carps 20th century work finely chiseled and sculpted Natural wood base 21 cm without base Free and insur[...]
Chinese deity with a jadeite vaseVery beautiful piece presenting a deity holding a sacred vaseSingle-piece in jadeite shaded from very light green to intense greenChinese work from the early 20th cent[...]
Milefo with the bag of riches group in turquoiseVery beautiful subject in turquoise matrix, turquoise stone of the highest quality.This subject presents Milefo "the laughing Buddha", Chinese divinity,[...]
An exceptional scholar's rock lingbi (灵璧石), traditionally intended for Chinese scholars, on a very elaborate Qing period wooden base. It is presented with the larger end above the smaller, a position [...]
This is a corner of a typical Northern Wei Buddhist statue, carved in high relief representing a guardian and a lion. There is still a trace of red pigment left.Provenance: Former collection based in [...]
Imposing turquoise sculpture representing a Gwan-Yin surrounded by several children. Adapted base in light bopis. China, early 20th century. Height: 12.5cm Width: 13.5cm Weight: 629gr
Chinese white porcelain sculpture from the late 1800s depicting Buddha. Manufacturing mark on the back of the porcelain. Origin: China Period: late 1800s Dimensions 15x12x38 Code: de-tib Visit our web[...]
High relief sculpture depicting a rooster, a hen, and five chicks under banana trees. Composition on a base made with stones (marble?) of different colors. Asia mid XXth. Good condition. 15.7 x 13 x 3[...]
On a pretty carved wooden base decorated with flowers, covered sodalite vase decorated with cranes, birds and a horse with branches, circa 1900, some small accidents.
Very beautiful and rare Buddhist bas-relief probably from East Asia, such a stele could be placed in a temple, a monastery or a rock sanctuary, it served as a support for meditation, prayers, and as a[...]
Superb covered vase in malachite China late 19th century decorated with birds, 6 Fô dogs, an elephant and various plants, lid with a bird, on a finely carved wooden base, two minimal scales and restor[...]
We note cracks on both pagodas, rubbing and scratches on the whole, missing parts on the base and a missing part on the top end, all of which is visible in the photos. The whole remains, however, in a[...]
Polished black marble representation of Krishna India, Gujarat State Medieval period 15th century Krishna is represented standing in a hieratic posture, dressed in a simple dothi, his torso adorned wi[...]
Stone Head of Vishnu on StandCambodia, Pre-Angkor PeriodAncient Kingdom of ChenlaKampong Thom Province, Prasat Andet Site7th–8th centuryThe face of the deity, with a hieratic expression, is set within[...]
Divine couple Shiva and Parvati depicted seated before a flaming mandorla, in a position of royal relaxation, leaning on Nandi, the bull, and Dawon the lion, their respective vehicles. Black stone ste[...]
Large head (height 40) of Buddha in marble with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes, surmounted by the Usnisha cranial protuberance, painted in black lacquer (wear). The base of the curly hairstyle[...]
Chinese sculpture of a lion with a pearl - China, Shaanxi province, 19th centuryThis type of lion, most often in pairs, framed the doors of houses or temples. They had a protective and auspicious role[...]
A late 19th century Chinese stamp carved in steatite. Old traces of use and patina. The seal is also fully engraved and has a text on it. 大地回春 披锦绣. It is a poetic expression celebrating the renewal an[...]
Serpentine incense burner ChinaVery beautiful small incense burner decorated with a Working Dog, late 19th century, early 20th century, in perfect conditionHandles decorated with elephant headsTripod [...]
China, 1950s/1960s, very pretty covered pot in green hard stone whose shape and iconography are archaic in style. The handles represent stylized dragons. Very nice work of beautiful precision. Good co[...]
Large white marble Buddha. Good condition, no missing parts. Traces of votive silver leaf. Old work. Dirt... Burma, 19th century. Weight 60 to 80 kg Height 74cm Width 60cm Depth 30cm
Large head of the Buddha Sakyamuni on a baseAncient Kingdom of SiamAyutthaya School15th - 16th centuryThe face of the Buddha, with its great gentleness, is inscribed in an oblong shape and is characte[...]
China, celadon jade fibula with relief carved decoration of a chilong, the hook in the shape of a dragon's head. End of the Qing period. Length: 9.5 cm.
Pair of Fo dogs beautifully carved with many attributes and a great presence stone resembling alabaster in appearance one of the dogs has a chip on the mouth otherwise good general condition presented[...]
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