Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake wrapping around a pumpkin.
The snake is a symbol often associated with rebirth, transformation while the pumpkin is a symbol of fertility, abundance and prosperity[...]
The standing Buddha, carved in solid wood on its lotiform base, Burma, early Mandalay period, mid-19th century. The posture is natural, his serene face shows a slight smile. The eyes are made of glass[...]
LARGE BUDDHA STATUE IN LACQUERED AND GOLDEN WOOD, REPRESENTING A TEN-ARMED VIETNAMESE DEITY.
THE STATUE IS IN GOOD STATE OF CONSERVATION, TO BE NOTED OF CRACKS IN THE LOWER PART AND TWO RESTORED ARMS[...]
Netsuke – By Hokyudo Itsumin. Two finely carved monkeys. The smallest climbing on the back of the great ape. Very expressive looks. Signed under the base. Very fine sculptural details. Double inlay fo[...]
Sahi Netsuke – Large dried salmon in carved wood. The very expressive head and large hollows in the body of the animal. Beautiful patina. Himotoshi on the reverse. Japan Edo (1603-1868) late 18th cent[...]
Netsuke – in boxwood representing the couple Shoki and Oni, Shoki merchant, his sword in hand. The little fighting Oni demon perched on the large Oni hat. Nice sculpting details. Missing the hilt of S[...]
Netsuke – Rare model of a lovely carved wooden deer, shown lying down, its head slightly raised, its legs tucked under its belly in a very graceful attitude. Its antlers falling along its neck and bac[...]
Netsuke – A beautiful model of a rat finely carved with horn-inlaid eyes, perched on top of Daikoku’s wish-granting mallet, its tail extending downwards to the tama-incised edge. Length : 5.2 cm. Japa[...]
Buddha in carved, lacquered and gilded wood dating from the end of the 19th century probably coming from South East Asia (probably Burma). He is represented seated taking the earth as a witness with a[...]
Wooden netsuke katabori representing a tiger standing on a terrace.
The latter is represented on the defensive, his head turned backwards, his mouth open and his tongue slightly out. Its limbs are sl[...]
Wooden katabori netsuke representing a mandarine on which there are two monkeys, one perched on top of the fruit and the other inside the persimmon itself.
Japan, end of the Edo period.
Good condi[...]
Boxwood netsuke depicting a toad resting on an upside-down sandal (waraji), with horned eyes.
Signed Masanao on a rectangular gusset in the center of the sandal.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19t[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs inside the carapace.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x 2.5 cm.
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Très grande statue de Bouddha ( 1,22m),sur son socle, assis en Bhumisparsa mùdra, ou geste de la prise de la terre à témoin.
Bouddha appelle la déesse de la terre pour qu"elle témoigne qu'il a surmo[...]
Katabori netsuke en bois représentant la déesse de la gaieté Okame tenant de manière amusée et lubrique le nez d’un masque de tengu.
Dans la mythologie japonaise, Okame est connue pour sa danse vol[...]
Wooden Katabori netsuke depicting a seated kappa greedily holding a cucumber.
The eyes are inlaid with blond and brown horn, and the cheeks are inlaid with bone. The cucumber is made of stained bone.[...]
Four-armed deity playing the drum, a damaru, in dynamic position, with a fierce and powerful appearance, probably a representation of Bhairava, Shiva in his terrifying form. Accident to the upper righ[...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - the chin has been repainted
Measurement - Height 24 cm
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Very large monoxyl okimono, unfortunately having suffered some damages, but of high quality. It represents a monk scratching his back, standing in a superbly draped clothing, wearing a grimacing face,[...]
Wooden katabori netsuke representing a Shōjō lying down, dozing on his right hand and his knees grouped together at the level of his bust.
This sleep is undoubtedly caused by the absorption of a larg[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a pair of quails crouching on millet, with horned eyes. The mother lovingly protects her baby, creating an image of family affection in nature.
Signed under the base wit[...]
Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself.
Signature engraved under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji late 19th century.
Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm.
State of conservati[...]
Boxwood netsuke representing a stylized skull; a small skeleton climbing the latter.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition, beautiful patina.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.7 cm
Width: 2.3 cm
Depth: 2.[...]
Bouddah Maravijaya, Burma (Myanmar), Shan, 19th century. The Awakened One is represented in vajrasana on his double lotiform base, his hands in bhumisparsha mudra. Carved wood, red lacquer and gilding[...]
Beautiful copy of the worshiper and childhood friend of the Buddha, the monk disciple Moggallana, in carved wood, black dry lacquer and gilding. Burma (Myanmar), Konbaung period, circa 1850. Provenanc[...]
Interesting and large mask from the NO theater EDO period early 19th representing a grimacing face in carved and lacquered wood, bulging eyes, teeth in front.... very beautiful mask from the end of th[...]
BUDDHA STATUE. sculpture in lacquered and gilded wood enhanced with applications of glass beads, represented standing on a lotiform base, half-closed eyes inlaid naturally, hair styled in curls coveri[...]
Moine adorant, probablement Moggallana, en bois sculpté, laque noire et dorure. Birmanie, fin du 19ème siècle.
Bien que cette iconographie soit un grand classique de l’art birman, les pièces anci[...]
Magnificent pair of Chinese Buddhist lions, also known as Foo dogs (Fo,Fu). Entirely in wood, with red polychrome lacquer. The lions hold balls bearing the image of the flower of life under their paws[...]
Wooden sculpture representing Shakyamuni Buddha. His hands are arranged in Dhyana Mudra or gesture of meditation, symbolizing the triumph of enlightenment over the world of illusion. This gesture refe[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around a turtle, with eyes made of horn.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.7 x 5.5 x 4.8 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
The monk Sariputta (Sariputra), in wood carved in the mass: (with the exception of the two feet) The rear drape was carved in one piece (see photo). Beautiful state of conservation, the patina is asse[...]
Important pair of Chien De Föe in finely carved wood from the Far East (Indochina) late 19th century around 1880. beautiful fine details, very nervous sculpture, beautiful realism... De Föe dogs are p[...]
China, Qing dynasty, early 19th century, very pretty finely carved statue representing Chao Kung Ming, the Taoist god of fortune in his military form, seated on his tiger, with a flame emerging in fro[...]
Boxwood okimono depicting a koi carp. The eyes, in mother-of-pearl and black horn, are inlaid with precision, while the overlapping scales on the body give extraordinary realism.
The koi carp was p[...]
Very beautiful statue in painted and gilded wood representing a divinity of Benzai Ten Buddhism - Extremely refined sculpture on sental wood with very realistic eyes carved in sulphide. Goddess of tal[...]
Japanese Noh* theater mask in polychrome wood representing the face of a threatening demon (or vengeful spirit), sulphide eyes, from Japan, 19th century Edo period. This mask is in good general condit[...]
The base is made up of several small wooden parts finely cut with flowers, scrolls and Greek motifs. The majority of the wood is dark brown, almost black, small inserted panels are made of boxwood, th[...]
Boxwood netsuke depicting three toads on a sandal, two of them engaged in a fight, assuming the typical position of sumo wrestlers with their front legs raised and their bodies leaning against each ot[...]
Wooden okimono depicting a lying horse, finely carved down to the smallest details. The muscles, hooves and mane are rendered with care and artistry, capturing the vitality of the horse in a static fo[...]
Netsuke – Beautiful unusual shape for a good-sized model, representing a small village scene under pine trees. Made from kurokaki or kokutan wood, which is similar to the persimmon tree. It has a date[...]
Netsuke – Unusual and superb model of a frog perched on a colocynth tail in carved wood. Boxwood. Brown horn inlay for the eyes. Very pretty sculpting details in the rendering of the animal's skin and[...]
Surprising netsuke in lacquered wood representing a woman fighting over a parchment (or a piece of fabric?) with a Kappa, that is to say a mischievous little aquatic yokai.
Japan, 19th century.
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Reclining Buddha in lacquered and gilded wood
Ancient Kingdom of Siam
19th century
The Buddha is represented in the Parinirvâna position, lying on the right side, the bent elbow resting on a c[...]
Here is a beautifully crafted Buddha, it has a double patina and is finely executed. This is old work of good quality. As for the condition, note small wear of the gilding, a lack of gilding behind th[...]
Boxwood okimono with horn and mother of pearl, portraying the moment of Daruma's awakening. The figure, sitting and stretching, has wide eyes and an open mouth.
Under the base, the signature “Tomok[...]
Japanese wooden inro with two compartments depicting a carp with horn eyes, finely carved.
From the mouth comes the cord that crosses the agate ojime and reaches the boxwood netsuke which depicts t[...]
Netsuke – Pretty carved wooden subject representing a boat, with a horse and several figures, loaded with bags of goods, the helmsman leaning forward. Length: 5.3 cm. Signed on the front of the boat: [...]
Large and rare pair of carved mahogany woods from the 19th century. Beautiful work representing dragons and fish. Chinese work. Very good condition, note a crack on the upper part of a panel (see phot[...]
CHINA or VIETNAM.
Large solid wood top (mahogany?).
Shaped like a bat and coins.
Late 19th/early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 55.3 cm.
Width: 32.8 cm.
Depth: 5.2 cm max.
IN GOOD USED COND[...]
Boxwood netsuke, depicting a group of five monkeys, with the largest, surrounded by cubs, feeding on a peach.
The netsuke is signed Masanao, within an oval reserve under the base.
Origin: Japan
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Temple ridge ornament, carved in wood with the head of Naga, guardian of treasures, fertility, prosperity and immortality. It is another emanation of the god Vishnu. Thailand, 18/19th century. Beautif[...]
Temple ridge ornament (Faïteau) known, according to interpretations, as “Garuda” (In Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu or “Hong/Hamsa” representing the mythical bird or swan, animal vehicle (v[...]
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