Chinese geomantic compass – a tool of the ancient masters of geomancy, i.e., feng shui, used to determine auspicious spheres for humankind. The luopan's dial is composed of concentric rings inscribed [...]
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 [...]
Woman known as Lying Medicine Asian work from the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century Finely sculpted and chiseled Good general condition, wear on one foot Ideal piece for a cabi[...]
Beautiful bronze (bell) spittoon cast in two parts: border with contours and festoons forming an 8-sided corolla, and bulbous body with octagonal steps.
Beautiful object which had its use for betel q[...]
Very rare sundial in cast bronze, enamel, glass paste and steel, Chinese work from the 18th century. Two similar examples are housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing and are illustrated in the catalog [...]
Ancient Chinese geomantic compass.
Epoque early twentieth.
Lacquered solid wood. T
he upper part is inscribed with concentric rings surrounding a compass.
Ideograms in Mandarin on both sides.
Dia[...]
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