Important antique breastplate necklace in the shape of a pectoral, originating from Tibet or Ladakh. Very beautiful work of assembly of colors and semi-precious stones; Mixture of turquoise, coral bea[...]
Sold to restore, or to frame..Nice pair of Kakemonos, painting on paper and silk scroll, representing a European couple, dressed in traditional Japanese clothes, rich colors and details of the kimonos[...]
Sea coconut seed, also known as Cocofesse.Polished seed of Lodoicea maldivica.Height : 12,59 inTotal height : 15,35 inWidth : 10,03 inDepth : 6,29 in"Coco De Mer" The sea coco is the palm tree with th[...]
JAPAN, 19th century Meiji era (1868 - 1912) Miniature palanquin called "norimono" Black lacquer with sliding door, copper alloy trim These miniature palanquin models were traditionally used during the[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Noh theater mask depicting an Oni in carved monoxide wood, pierced eyes, nostrils and mouth, slight remains of polychromy at the level of the eyes and eyebrows. Dimen[...]
Antique 19th century Chinese white jade disc on its original carved wooden base. Qing period. In very good condition. Jade diameter: 5.5 cm, height on base: 9 cm.
China, Han Dynasty (-206 + 220 CE), rare and superb set of three gilt bronze weights. The first is circular in shape, decorated with two tiger heads. The second is oval in shape, decorated with a chim[...]
Rare Belt Buckle worn at the court of Surakarta in the 18th century. This is a magnificent belt buckle of iron and gilt copper, fashioned in the form of intertwined serpents, known as Timang ular-ular[...]
Very pretty pair of antique incense holders with a magnificent patina. In stuccoed wood, stucco, from the end of the 18th century in the shape of a rosette. Good condition, diameter dimension 22.5 cm [...]
Painted wood - traces of carrying and patina on the back - small wear, shocks, small crack on the back. Wayang Topeng belongs to Indonesian culture and more precisely Javanese. It is a 17th century th[...]
Interesting and interesting demonstration box on the manufacture of cloisonné enamel vases from the 19th century. Truly unique object with this series of 8 vases showing the different stages of the ma[...]
Set of Four Chinese Zodiac Balls Very beautiful set in hard stones Representing the ox, the pig and two monkeys Some wear and small losses Silver metal setting Work late 19th early 20th Free and insur[...]
Portable furniture was commonly used in Tibet by nomads and merchants since the use of the Silk Route. many chests were made of yak-leather and decorated with colorful lacquer in Tibetan taste. Chests[...]
Travel kit including wooden chopsticks and a knife, horn (or wood) handle and steel blade, wooden and silver-plated metal case or scabbard, from Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century. This set [...]
Four small wooden cups carved probably from walnut. They are equipped with small zinc cups. They were used for tasting alcohol. Origin China They are nicely carved with all different plants Height 3cm[...]
A large Chinese porcelain soup plate for export, 18th century, with slight contours, gold chain and ring border, holding garlands of flowers, on centre decorated, gilded polychrome of a central mavelo[...]
Tibet, late 19th century, large and superb vajra in lacquered and gilded bronze. The sculpture is particularly elaborate, especially on the heads of "makara" water dragons above the four points. This [...]
China, Qing dynasty, Second half of the 18th century, superb fibula (belt attachment) in partially crusted bronze, decorated at the top with a dragon's head coiled on its main part. On the back, a cir[...]
Chinese astrology box. Very fine decorated with a Phoenix and a Dragon. The instrument is in good condition. Complete with key. Measures: 14x 14 cm. Weight: 475gram. Around 1930. Very good condition w[...]
Here are three beautiful Juglans nuts finely hand-carved, representing Luohan monks hidden in a decor of flowers and leaves.
In the middle of one of these nuts, a dragon and a cat are hidden. One of [...]
Very pretty cover for a dance card or a menu, or other use. The core, probably cardboard is covered on the outside with an old Chinese silk, 19th century in my opinion. Red background with floral bord[...]
Japanese erotic scenes on ivory beautifully framed. Each miniature represents different lovemaking. Very beautiful work dating from the end of the 19th century.
Frame measurement 41-35cm
Miniature[...]
Seed of the sea coconut, called Cocofesse. Partially polished seed of Lodoicea maldivica.
Height: 36 cm
"Coco De Mer" The sea coco is the palm tree with the largest coconuts in the world. It only gr[...]
Japanese golden carp in lacquered wood from the Zo Hiko house in Kyoto, Japan, 1920s.
In Japan, the meaning of the koi carp is multiple. This emblematic fish represents bravery, perseverance, coura[...]
Very beautiful torque probably late 19th century. It is fitted with 2 turquoise colored glass paste cabochons, it is an alloy of silver and other metals you can see in the photo an old weld width 19.6[...]
Japanese wooden temple from the 80s "Shinto Chamanis Shrine" Sold in its old condition see photos 20th century More photos on request TEL 0609061579 For international delivery, contact me thank you
I see many things erroneously described as cricket cages but this is a genuine example that has been used.
Cricket cages in China serve several of important purposes, particularly related to the cu[...]
A keris handle from Indonesia carved from a fossilized mammoth tooth with a beautiful range of colors and structure
Age is at least 19th century, probably older
Comes with the base shown in the phot[...]
The Dance of the Skeletons, by Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907)
This Japanese ink and pigment painting on paper, mounted on a scroll with silk borders, depicts the macabre and captivating scene of two[...]
Ink on paper, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period
This ink-on-paper painting, mounted as a scroll with colored paper borders, is titled Skeletons Studying. It portrays a circle o[...]
Melanesia, first half of the twentieth century, very pretty pair of old shells, then used as currency. To better enjoy these beautiful pieces, the previous owner had the delicacy to have them mounted [...]
China Picnic set in shagreen with brass rim, brass ring at the end Including a pair of chopsticks and a knife with wooden handle and metal blade (oxidation) Period around 1900 Expertise by the PORTIER[...]
CHINA, 19th century, carved nut called "HEDIARO", representing the immortal monks LUOHAN. Openwork nut, also called convict nut. The fruit of the nut is delliquesant inside. Sculpture representing LUO[...]
Beautiful mother-of-pearl shell carved and openwork with decoration of birds, flowers and plants. Chinese or Indochinese work from the beginning of the 20th century. In excellent condition, base which[...]
An unusual antique mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood plaque "Souvenir des Indes Honi soit qui mal pense" featuring a sailboat with a cross of Lorraine. I believe it is of Vietnamese origin.
Period [...]
Burma, early 20th century, very pretty and unusual bronze tattoo needle counterweight representing a Nat holding a cylindrical object like a stick, a scepter. It is very nicely highlighted by a wooden[...]
RING / ARCHER'S RING IN WHITE JADE CALLED "SHEEP FAT" China, Qing Dynasty Carved decoration in relief of a man on a buffalo at the edge of a cliff on which is placed a pagoda in the background Excelle[...]
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[...]
Charming and delicate miniaturist Indochinese landscape treated in cork wood on a watercolor paper background. The whole thing is framed with a band of blue silk and a painted wooden frame. Note: The [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Erotica curiosa Chinese Porcelain Box with Erotic Decor Viewed from the outside the box represents a mountain landscape Open we discover two polychrome erotic scenes Signed at the base Free and insure[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Monnaie Langue De Tigre Laos Cambodge XVIIIeme
Très belle pièce de collection dite langue de tigre ou langue de sangsue
Royaume de LUANG PRABANG
En cuivre argenté
Envoi offert et assuré en France [...]
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