Okimono sculpture representing a manufacturer, seller of umbrellas sitting on a terrace scrolled on four feet with all around him his equipment small box with its drawer and inside knife and brush, Th[...]
The karuwa is an important container used in many Nepalese households to collect and store water for cooking, drinking, washing, cleaning and performing religious ceremonies. Bronze with beautiful pat[...]
Cong Vase In red nephrite stone Very beautiful finely chiseled piece, typically Chinese Work late 19th century early 20th century Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Important bronze group representing a rakan mastering a dragon. Quadrangular base with rounded corners resting on four elephantiphorous legs on which stands majestically a monumental pine tree at the [...]
Large articulated lobster in silvered bronze.
This is a very beautiful model of Jizai okimono. Japanese work carried out by Japanese gunsmiths during the Meiji era at the end of the 19th century and [...]
Ivory okimono depicting a polychrome fisherman with a net. Fracture in the right leg. Signed in a Shuetsu red lacquer cartridge, Japan late Meiji period. Height: 13.5cm
This old cup has a beautiful cloisonné technique. As for the condition, note that the feet have been broken and glued back together, the cup therefore lacks stability. We report traces of wear and fri[...]
Chinese tales and legends:
Chinese bas-relief plaque in thick silvered copper representing a Genius or a wise man and a fish.
Fish is a symbol of wealth in Asian culture.
It bears a stamp and[...]
Okimomo in ivory from the 19th century The crab fisherman measuring 19 cm high, remarkable quality of sculpture, subject rarely treated, signature with red stamp (probably Seiyuki)
The cult of Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life, was popular in Tibet, where his followers believed that devotion to this Buddha would prolong life. Amitayus is shown holding a jar containing the e[...]
This rootwood sculpture depicts a Chinese sage with a child. The figure of the wise man is dressed in a high hat and holds the child in one hand. It could represent one of the Taoist immortals.
Chi[...]
Carved wooden netsuke representing an Amma, the blind masseur who bends over trying to lift a large stone.
Signed on the base: Nobuchika.
Period Meiji (1868-1912).
Dimensions: 3'4 x 2'7 x 3'2[...]
Carved wooden netsuke representing two characters, one standing and the other seated, signed on the back at the bottom.
Signed: Ikko.
Period Meiji (1868-1912).
Dimensions: 3'5 x 2'2 x 3'7 cm.
Okimomo in ivory from the 19th century representing a sinner and his son, signature red stamp height 9 cm width 8 cm depth 7 cm remarkable quality of sculpture
Pair of Japanese sculptures from the mid-19th century Edo or early Meiji period in polychrome wood and original copper bowls. Very good condition for this beautiful, very expressive pair with their or[...]
Budai is the Chinese and Japanese Santa Claus who calls him Hoteï. He carries toys in a big bag and distributes them to children who adore him and are sometimes represented at his side. The god is sea[...]
Japan 19th - Meiji period bronze sculpture representing a fisherman with his line and a turtle at his feet. Dimensions Height 34 cm Terrace 29 cm x 17 cm Very good condition
Large pair of Japanese vases with cloisonné bronze handles decorated with flowers on a blue background. Meiji period 19th century. signed with the stamp below Very good condition, very decorative
Pair of magnificent Japanese "Usubata" - "fine edge" - vases in bronze, with complex decorations made using the technique of inlaying silver, gold, copper and its alloys. From the 17th century, vases [...]
Pair of magnificent Japanese "Usubata" - "fine edge" - vases in bronze, with complex decorations made using the silver inlay technique. Since the 17th century, vases of this type have been used for fl[...]
Mirror - Kagami in silvered bronze, with braided handle. On the reverse, the mirror is decorated with a scene with three cranes (Tsuru), whose appearance in Japan means good news. The birds are surrou[...]
Very pretty Japanese embossed copper pot from the Meiji period representing a mouse or a rat perched on the top of the pot. In Japan, the mouse or rat is a symbol of fertility and the messenger of Dai[...]
“Ox blood” coral sculpture representing two goddesses of spring resting on a wooden base, China late 19th century. Size 12 cm with base and 10 cm without base. (visibly glued back but not visible from[...]
Great Buddha Maravijaya, the Awakened One is represented in vajrasana on his double lotiform base, in bhumisparsha mudra. Burma, Shan States, Konbaung period around 1800. Carved wood, black, gilded la[...]
Boxwood netsuke representing a sleeping and smiling chajin (i.e. a master of the tea ceremony).
The beautiful patina and the presence of a much wider himotoshi than the other, characteristic of 18t[...]
Paire de vases en alliage cuivreux et émaux cloisonnés à décor polychrome sur fond turquoise de fleurs dans des rinceaux feuillagées,
Une marque d'atelier sous la base Japon, circa 1900 H. 18,2 cm[...]
Drop-shaped bronze vase, with peonies in relief, decorated to simulate a delicate and light fabric that ends with a bow near the top of the neck.
Using mixed metals to create visual contrasts adds [...]
Patinated bronze gong decorated with a bat and its finely carved hardwood support. Vietnam 19th century. A small chip on the gong support attachment, see last photo
JAPAN - Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Impressive Jizai Okimono depicting a partially lacquered bone lobster, it is made up of more than 57 pieces all articulated together. Dimensions: 34 x 18 x 13 cm Not[...]
Superb bronze okimono with black patina representing a peasant resting after his work, a basket of vegetables at his feet.
Signed Kakuha Sei on the wooden stump.
Excellent quality !
Japan, late 19t[...]
Antique brass box for Hindu makeup, It has six compartments which lock by screwing the middle peacock. Ideally used to store colored powder makeup for Hindu ceremonial beauty rituals.
Zoomorphic Cloisonné Bronze Asia 19th Century Very beautiful 19th century piece Richly decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels Free and insured shipping within mainland France
Ivory netsuke depicting a dromedary with a long neck that bends backwards. The surface is distinguished by its shine and blonde patina, with color transitions ranging from yellow to lighter ivory. To [...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a rat with black horn eyes. The rat is represented resting on its hind legs, while its long tail surrounds an acorn that it is gnawing with its front legs.
The object is acc[...]
Bronze incense burner with brown patina with shibuishi inlays. Composed of an enormous wave or a dragon also in shibuishi emerging from the waves holds the sacred pearl in its claws. The sphere cover [...]
Beautiful pair of bronze vases with a bronze patina. Baluster in shape, with a flared neck, they have a tripod base in the shape of stylized elephant heads, resting on a cylindrical base with projecti[...]
Ivory okimono in the netsuke style, representing the hilarious god Daikoku, dropping coins from his hammer. Small missing at the back. Signature in a red lacquer cartridge, late Meiji Japan. Length: 5[...]
Kingdom of Siam 19th century Buddha in patinated bronze, the subject seated in the position of taking the earth as witness, in good general condition height 23.5cm length 15cm width 7cm
Perfume burner, Japan 19th century, cloisonné enamels on metal, cover of the lid depicting a Fô dog, handles decorated with Fô dogs. Resting on four feet on a base, Japan height: 48 cm width: 30 cm
Netsuke 19th century Character in La Banderole Very beautiful 19th century subject, finely carved, high quality Japanese work Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Perfume burner with lid and handles, in bronze. Decorated with floral ornaments, masks of mythical animals and relief representations of phoenix (Japanese: hōō: symbol of harmony, prosperity, its appe[...]
Japanese Netsuke Representing 2 Mice On A Pumpkin - Meji Period - 19th Century Very good condition, 1 of the mice is sculpted in the pumpkin and can be moved. Signed.
JAPAN MEIJI PERIOD / 1912 MOTHER OF PEARL AND LACQUER INLAID WOOD PANEL REPRESENTING A TRAVELING SELLER WITH A CHILD ON THE BACK VERY WELL FRAMED Dim: 40 cm x 33 cm for the whole x 30.5 cm x 24 cm for[...]
Vishnu is known as the Preserver within the Trimurti, the triple deity of the supreme deity which includes Brahma and Shiva. In Vaishnavism, Vishnu is the supreme being who creates, protects and tra[...]
Pair of bronze vases with relief decoration of flowers and insects with different sculpted metals.
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) - Towards the end of the 19th century.
Height: 15 cm
Very good general [...]
Japanese okimono depicting a koi carp in boxwood with excellent color and blonde patina. The carp is represented in movement with glass eyes and scales superimposed on the body.
The carp has a diff[...]
An Indian bronze group from the North Deccan depicting Shiva and Parvathi, their two children Karthikeya and Ganesha with their respective Vahanas - Peacock, Bull, lion and mouse.
Period - 19th c[...]
I offer you this lovely patinated bronze sculpture, very old and of superb quality (compare!). A truly beautiful, very old object, at least from the 19th century. To note a beautiful and serious old c[...]
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