A large antique Indian copper plaque with hand worked repoussé decoration depicting the deities of the Hindu pantheon.
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Diamet[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a laughing monk lying on a mokugyo (a wooden percussion instrument present in Buddhist temples of the Mahayana tradition). Signed under the base "Rangyoku".
Japan, 19th cent[...]
Lovely little pair of antique Japanese bronze vases. Meiji period, late 19th century.
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 15 cm
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Porcelain netsuke representing a monkey disguised as a sambaso dancer.It has all the attributes: the eboshi headdress, the fan, and the bell instrument (kagura suzu). The head and tongue are mobile, c[...]
Antique Asian incense burner / perfume burner or oil lamp in bronze with brown / red patina. Representing a sculpture of an oriental elephant carrying an archaic vase (like a caparisoned elephant), re[...]
Okimono in deer horn Japan 19th century representing an amusing scene of several Ashinagas (long legs, long arms) giving each other a leg up to go and pick fruit with baskets.
Old bronze image of the historical Buddha, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay period, around 1880. Shakyamuni's gaze is realistic, the eyes are made with cowries (black-spotted shells), which accentuate the ex[...]
Old bronze image of the historical Buddha, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay period, circa 1880. Shakyamuni's gaze is realistic, the eyes are made with cowries (black-spotted shells), which accentuate the exp[...]
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - small loss by left elbow
Measurement - Height 20 cm
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On pa[...]
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 [...]
Okimono - Elephant ivory - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Refined okimono depicting a biwa player
It is in excellent gener[...]
An Antique Thai Rattanakosin gilded bronze Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha mudra
Bhumisparsha Mudra, known as the "Earth Witness Gesture," is one of Buddhist iconography's most profound and recogniz[...]
A large imposing Anglo-Indian hardwood elephant inlaid with bone and ivory, circa late 19th early 20th century, the saddle cloth and headdress densely inlaid with scrolled foliage. This is an imposing[...]
Cloisonné Enamel Dish - Meiji Period Description: Magnificent cloisonné enamel dish representing a dragon, a symbol of power and wisdom in Asian culture. Period: Meiji (1868-1912) Condition: In perfec[...]
Important bronze and enamel vase decorated with flowers, birds and dragons. Neck decorated with two handles with elephant heads. Signed in a stamp under the vase. Asian art late 19th early 20th centur[...]
A large antique Tibetan teapot decorated in relief and set with silver plaques. It was probably used in a Buddhist monastery or temple to serve a large number of monks or worshippers.
Period - 1[...]
We present these two hard stone statues from 19th century China representing two bearded men in a pair. They are probably jade but I have a reservation because I am not a specialist in these hard ston[...]
An ivory netsuke depicting a snail, with horn details. This work captures the moment the snail emerges from its shell.
Period: Meiji late 19th century.
Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.9 x 3.2 cm.
Condition: [...]
Bronze vase with silver inlays.
The photos were taken outside in natural light, so there are some light reflections, I apologize; these do not hide any defects, this vase is in good condition. .
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Ivory okimono representing a hunter preparing to shoot (bow missing), a bird at his feet, an arrow in his quiver. Double signature including one in a red lacquer cartouche. Japan Meiji period. Height:[...]
Two ivory netsuke representing the god Daikoku; the first shows Daikoku standing carrying his eternal mallet on which his companion the rat is seated and the second, Daikoku seated carrying his bag of[...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Total height 13.3 cm. base 2.5 cm
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It is possible to pay in installments.
On pa[...]
Extraordinary bronze vase in baluster shape with multiple patinas, sculpted with a lizard observing a frog.
Note the exceptional quality of chiseling which suggests that the lizard is alive !
The un[...]
Charming bronze okimono depicting a seated puppy raising its paw and looking into the distance.
High quality sculpture, very detailed, the eyes are inlaid with gold and shakudo.
Signed "Munechika" o[...]
Padmasambhava ("Born from a Lotus"), also known as Guru Rinpoche (Precious Guru) and the Lotus from Oḍḍiyāna, was a semi-legendary tantric Buddhist Vajra master from medieval India who taught Vajray[...]
Bronze vase with inlaid decoration of birds and butterflies among cherry blossom branches, the neck and base decorated with a bamboo motif.
The inlays are hira and taka zogan in gold, silver, shakudo[...]
Extraordinary bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a Japanese spaniel (chin) playing with a ball.
High quality work, undoubtedly executed by a master craftsman. Excellent condition !
J[...]
Superb bronze okimono with dark brown patina depicting a lady holding a gourd in her left hand.
Signed Seiya Sei (made by Seiya). Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman specializing in high quality b[...]
Mixed metal dish decorated with a samurai and two dragons among peonies on a background of stylized clouds.The carving is simply stunning, each subject rendered in the smallest details !Japan, late 19[...]
Exceptional Chinese vase from the beginning of the 19th century in heavy terracotta covered with embossed copper with dragon decoration, probably commissioned work! Rare model! Very heavy! Good stabil[...]
We present for sale this magnificent small ivory from Japan with a red seal, Meiji period, it represents an old gentleman certainly installed on a step preparing to cut fruit into slices. Exceptional [...]
Pair of large patinated bronze vases. The handles are shaped like elephant heads with long trumpets, the vases are decorated with impressive deep reliefs with dragons, the base and spout are decorated[...]
Bronze vase that can be used as a cache-pot. On the sides, handles in the shape of masks of mythical animals, in six circles are represented three mythical animals: a dragon, a phoenix and a turtle.
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Pair of bronze planters. Relief decoration of phoenixes or stylized clouds.
Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912).
Diameter 18.5 cm, height 12.5 cm.
Good condition, patina of use and traces of corrosi[...]
Bronze flowerpot decorated with engravings and applied decorations in bronze and copper representing birds, flowers and cherry blossoms.
Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912).
Diam. 23.5 cm, height 16 cm[...]
China pair of wooden sculptures. Represents two Immortals and tigers. The two statues are pendants. The eyes are made of sulphides. Work from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century[...]
China, 19th century, pair of bottle vases in the shape of a gourd, in cloisonné enamel with a floral trellis decoration, complete with their small stopper whose gilded brass grip imitates the end of t[...]
Large handled gourd in cloisonné enamels decorated with chrysanthemum flowers surrounding two medallions decorated with branched birds and phoenixes, the zoomorphic handles, it rests on a shower foot [...]
Netsuke – Lovely carved ivory model representing three turtles. The largest forming a base, the two small ones climbing on each other. Very pretty sculptural details, notably in the representation of [...]
A pair of fearsome Thai bronze Buddhist temple guardian lions.
The last photo is the bronze lion statue outside the Royal Chapel of the Emerald Buddha.
I also have their larger brothers for sa[...]
A very large gilded bronze figure of Harihara, a combination of the Hindu Gods Vishnu and Shiva. Thailand Rattanakosin Bangkok.
The figure of Harihara is seated and has four arms holding special[...]
Wooden netsuke depicting the Japanese Shinto goddess of joy Okame.Okame is known in particular for having, through an erotic dance, helped the gods bring light back to earth by bringing Amateratsu (th[...]
A Vietnamese bronze incense burner with silver and red enamel inlay.
The photos were taken outside in natural light so there are light reflections, my apologies for this; these do not hide faults,[...]
Tibet Buddha Shakyamuni In Gilded Copper Blue Zhva Very beautiful piece in gilded copper Lotus flower under the base Work late 19th early 20th century Blue Zhva (pa it) Free and insured shipping in ma[...]
Porcelain okimono representing a monkey disguised as a sambaso dancer.
It has all the attributes: the eboshi headdress, the fan, and the bell instrument (kagura suzu).
The head is mobile, creating h[...]
Netsuke in pressed brown horn depicting a sambaso dancer. Note on the back of the latter a very beautiful motif of a crane with outstretched wings.The sambaso is a traditional dance performed before t[...]
Wooden netsuke depicting a Hannya mask.The latter is a female demon present in Japanese tales and theater. She is associated with jealousy, resentment and revenge.Japan, 19th century.Beautiful patina.[...]
Netsuke in very good condition and with a beautiful shiny patina. It is accompanied by a cites n°FRFR220751027-k issued by the DRIEAT île de France on 02/09/2022. Former Wilhelm Gabor collection.
The cast iron of this large incense burner is of beautiful quality, the walls are very thin, the carvings are precise and the finish is neat. The shape is atypical, of great elegance. The body rests o[...]
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