Chinese lion sculptures, called "Fo dog" or guardian lions, are a symbol of wisdom and happiness in China and are believed to protect against evil spirits. China, 19th/20th century. Cast iron. Dimensi[...]
China, c. 1900. Glazed earthenware figure of a dignitary in a crouching pose with the right knee raised, left hand on the knee and right hand on the thigh. Elegant headdress and broad knotted belt. Un[...]
You will notice a beautiful work on this dragon, lacquer work, polychromy. It is probably 1900. We report wear of gilding, frictions and wear in various places, lack of rhinestones on the flanks and o[...]
Beautiful pair of chiseled silver ceremonial kriss handles, depicting two traditional Javanese/Balinese figures. Finely crafted decoration with floral and geometric motifs. Mounted on wooden bases. Go[...]
Pair of small statuettes representing Fô dogs or incense holders in glazed sandstone, work from the 17th century, Ming. Pretty blue patina, with small accidents of use, charming objects.
Pair of polychrome enamelled stoneware Fo dogs, Ming, late 17th century. Very decorative, nevertheless some accidents and missing parts, nice objects, the price taking into account
She is depicted seated, wearing a long pleated dress and a pearl necklace. Her serene face shows a slight smile, her forehead is adorned with the urna and her earlobes are elongated. Her hair is gathe[...]
Basketwork mask, Indonesian work XX. The stylized elements are affixed to the basketwork. A chip on the nose. The basketwork border has some accidents which are visible in a photo. Period XX Delivery [...]
Solid silver okimono depicting a minogame, a carp turtle, finely chiseled with eyes inlaid with gold and shakudo.Signed Ryubundo zo (made by Ryubundo) and stamped with the Gin mark (silver).Japan, lat[...]
China, Jiaqing period (1796-1820) late 18th/early 19th century: a pair of Fô dogs forming candlesticks or incense holders, in biscuit and famille rose enamels, depicted seated on terraces. (cracks, sm[...]
Asia 20th century: Bronze sculpture with copper patina and traces of silver plating depicting a character playing the flute. On the back of a Zebu, the character detaches himself from his mount. Black[...]
Japanese golden carp in lacquered wood from the Zo Hiko house in Kyoto, Japan, 1920s. In Japan, the koi carp has multiple meanings. This emblematic fish represents bravery, perseverance, courage, and [...]
Ivory Okimono sculpture representing a character with a large traditional Chinese hat, playing the transverse flute, China, early 20th century. Height: 30.5 cm (11.81 inches), width: 8.5 cm (3.35 inch[...]
Head of a deity or dignitary of the Majapahit court, Sumatra, 13th/15th century. Made of tuff, a volcanic rock formed by the accumulation of ash and debris thrown up during eruptions. Although the Maj[...]
Female head, possibly a deity or dignitary of the Majapahit court, Sumatra, 13th/15th century. Made of tuff, a volcanic rock formed by the accumulation of ash and debris thrown up during eruptions. Al[...]
Male head in tuff, volcanic rock formed by the accumulation of ash and debris thrown up during eruptions, probably of Buddha since we notice the 3 folds on the neck (distinctive sign -lakshana- of Bud[...]
Gilded Buddha in dry lacquer with colored glass inlay characteristic of the Shan (Tai Yai) style of the Mandalay region. He is seated in Bhumisparsha mudra, the taking of the earth as a witness to his[...]
A silvered bronze study of a rooster with golden legs and beak, a red enamel crest, and glass eyes on a root base signed Yoshiaki zō (Made by Yoshiaki).Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“.He[...]
Life-size stucco Buddha head, Siam, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th century. Numerous successive layers of gilding can be seen on the face as well as peeling. On the remains of the ushnisha, in the curls and [...]
Curious work of carving in a bamboo root playing with the small roots to shape the beard and hair of this laughing portrait of a Chinese sage. Antique work dating from the end of the 19th or beginning[...]
Sandstone head fragment depicting a Bodhisattva (probably Avalokiteshvara), made according to the stylistic canons of the Bayon period, which flourished during the reign of Jayavarman VII (circa 1181–[...]
The sculpture depicts a monumental head, carved with great skill in red sandstone, typical of Khmer production. The work is a significant example of religious or royal art from the period between the [...]
Beautiful funerary statue, standing figure representing a Semite holding a ewer in his hand, earthenware with lead glaze. China Sui dynasty (581-618) AD in good condition, Thermoluminescence test. Hei[...]
Beautiful funerary statue of a standing banner bearer or guardian in lead-glazed earthenware armor. China Sui Dynasty (581-618) AD in good condition, thermoluminescence test. Height: 38 cm
Beautiful funerary statue of a standing banner bearer or guardian in lead-glazed earthenware armor. China Sui Dynasty (581-618) AD in good condition, Thermoluminescence test. Height: 40 cm
Torso of VishnuCambodia, Pre-Khmer period, 7th century ADMaterialBeige sandstoneDimensionsHeight 67.5 cm (including base)Provenance- French private collection- Aguttes, Paris, October 24, 2016, lot 16[...]
Red coral statue "Geisha carrying a vase of flowers" half lying down, finely sculpted, pretty head. Part of a statue, missing the base, weight 216 grams, beautiful color.
Bodhisattva Kwan Yin standing on a rocky mound planted with lotus buds, wearing his monastic robe holding the mala rosary in his hand and topped with a high bun incorporating the image of Buddha Amita[...]
Head of Shiva wearing a large cylindrical ascetic bun with hair arranged in large calamitated curls falling in groups of garlands arranged in symmetry and covering the hair arranged in vertical curls [...]
Rare Meiji period Kutani ware figural group of Gama Sennin and disciple with toad – Japan – c. 1880–1900A rare and striking Japanese figural group in Kutani ware (九谷焼), dating to the Meiji era (c. 188[...]
These two thin mother-of-pearl plates are entirely carved over their entire surface with a multitude of characters and animals. These small sculptures must illustrate a moment in the history of Vietna[...]
Iguana / lizard one-piece sculpture in a Tagua nut / corozo (vegetable ivory). Dimensions 5.8 cm x 3.7 cm / height 3.6 cm Excellent condition and very good quality, probably origin Japan. Price not ne[...]
Head of a character in stucco Mon Kingdom of Dvaravati (Nakhorn pathomVII th / VIII th century Former collection of Count De Chasseloup Laubas Without base H 18cm
Iguana / lizard one-piece sculpture in a Tagua / corozo nut (vegetable ivory). Dimensions 6.5 cm x 4 cm / height 3.5 cm Excellent condition and very good quality. Price not negotiable. Payment by chec[...]
Elegant copper alloy sculpture representing Indra seated in lalitasana (royal ease), king of the gods (Hinduism), Indo-European god of war and storm. In Buddhism, Indra (Śakra) is no longer a supreme [...]
Beautiful libation cup, with a small heel, oval in shape, with archaic handles sculpted with two stylized crickets. Beige jasper agate with blue and orange highlights. Light chips and marks of time, n[...]
Japanese-style copper metal plate representing a traditional Japanese theatrical face. Good condition with wear from use (rubbing) and crack at the mouth. Stigmata of the past. To be cleaned
Bodhisattva playing the zither (qin), Northern China, Guimet Museum, Paris.A cast realised at the shop of the Louvre Museum (1968).Material: composite: stone imitation on a resin base.Dimensions: L 26[...]
CHINA. Beautiful and important jade sculpture. Two basins with a single dragon-shaped lid. Blackened wooden base. Dimensions of the jade: 40 cm x 43 cm
China, 18th century, rare and superb glass cup with floor inlays in the shape of a lying horse, its head turned to the right. This creation is strongly influenced by the art of the Han dynasty (-206 +[...]
Series of five Nô theater masks in painted wood (or boiled cardboard?), the eyes are inlaid with sulphides, some have a moustache. Japan 19th century. They all measure approximately 6 cm high by 5 cm [...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Total height 13.3 cm. base 2.5 cm
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Okimono ceramic sculpture by Seto representing a tanuki in kimono sitting holding a chagama, a kettle.
This piece refers to the legend "bunbuku chagama" in which a tanuki plays a trick on a Buddhis[...]
Large coral sculpture China early 20th century Representing wise men and children surrounding a seated old man holding a fan in his hand. White coral painted red Dimensions 44 x 28 x 6 cm Very discree[...]
Beautiful and rare polychrome stucco bust representing a representation of a Japanese man carrying two urns decorated with two amusing, very expressive dragons. The base is decorated with a scroll ins[...]
China, first half of the 20th century, very pretty pair of temple guardian lions in polychrome reconstituted stone powder. The posture of the subjects on high bases and the quality of execution give t[...]
Copper alloy Buddhist image, possibly of the monk Upagupta, who, according to the Sanskrit Ashokavadana texts, was the spiritual master of the Emperor Ashoka (who is credited with an important role in[...]
Tibet, first half of the 20th century, superb and atypical polychrome boiled cardboard mask depicting Mahakala, protective deity in Buddhism but also one of the names of Shiva in Hinduism. His grimaci[...]
Belle sculpture en porcelaine du Japon de la fin du 17 ème siecle représentant un acteur a la silhouette sinueuse , louchant et vêtu de sa robe décorée de chardons et de fleurs dans la plus élaborée p[...]
Adorant in papier maché, lacquered and gilded. Myanmar (Burma), Shan, 18th century. Although it has several cracks, the aesthetic integrity of the work is almost perfect. These are cracks or cracks bu[...]
Petit Masque de Théâtre Nô Japon Epoque Edo 19ème siècle Très belle pièce en carton bouilli Très belle laque et polychromie Idéal dans une collection d'art asiatique ou d'objets de curiosités Envoi gr[...]
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