Bronze okimono with a reddish-brown patina. Tiger walking and roaring, its mouth open revealing its fangs. Signature under the belly in a cartouche. Meiji period (1862-1912). Length: 42 cm.
Large baluster vase with a narrow, straight neck. Bronze patinated in a warm brown. Relief decoration of birds on flowering branches. Circular motifs repeated around the neck and foot. Signed below in[...]
A large Chinese bronze archaistic Hu vase.Qing dynasty, late 18th to 19th century.The bulbous body rising from a tall splayed foot into a waisted neck with flaring mouth and two loop handles issuing m[...]
Bronze okimono from the Meiji period 1868-1912 by the highly regarded artist AKIMITSU 明光, aka Akasofu GYOKO 赤祖父暁光. Gyoko lived in Tokyo during the Meiji period as a sculptor specializing in high-quali[...]
Rare pair of dancers on a base, Indian origin, in wood, covered with glued fabric and painted in the color of the period, used condition in their natural state,
Sculpture in lard stone* or steatite representing a beautiful bouquet of flowers on a plant support, from China, from the late 19th-early 20th centuries. This sculpture is in good condition, very deco[...]
Exceptional tea measure carved with a dormouse with horn-encrusted eyes and detailed fur nibbling at the seeds of an open pomegranate. On the concave part, a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration in Shiba[...]
A patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake, signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, positioned face-to-face, are shown with their mouths open in a direct confrontation.
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A patinated bronze amphora-shaped vase depicting a rabbit carved in takabori among lush branches in the moonlight, with iro-e takazogan inlays in gold, shibuichi, and shakudo, attributed to the Takaok[...]
Beautiful Pair of gilt bronze scroll vases on a base decorated with birds in relief among flowering branches, as well as a perched eagle on the other side, the base in gilt bronze, also, with openwork[...]
A patinated and gilt bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. His hitatare, flowing in the wind, is adorned with phoenix and foliage motifs. Th[...]
Tray, pocket emptier in pine wood carved in the shape of a tanuki, an animal from Japanese folklore. The tanuki is known for being mischievous, transformative, and a bon vivant. It appears in many tal[...]
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Plates Meiji Period 1868-1912 with turquoise background in good condition. They have a 1.7 cm. border with a dark background composed of geometric cornices and mustard-colou[...]
Jade sculpture - green jadeite representing the laughing Buddha (symbol of wealth, luck, fortune and prosperity) lying down, his belly openly exposed, from China, apocryphal signature Xuande underneat[...]
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[...]
Child Buddha in gilded wood, work from China or Vietnam, from the end of the 19th century, some missing gilding and wood to note due to wear and tear, one hand glued back on
Bronze Lion with Pearl - Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912) A beautiful creation. The lion's musculature is superbly rendered. The pearl on which the animal's left paw should rest is missing. We can hear sm[...]
Magnificent and exceptional carved wooden statue lacquered in gold and painted from Vietnam measuring 1 meter high by 50cm deep and 65cm wide with removable arms dating from around 1800 or early 19th [...]
Sculpture of Buddha standing with hands in abhaya mudra (Absence of fear) Ancient kingdom of Rattanakosin (1782-1732) corresponding to present-day Thailand Copper alloy type bronze and gold lacquer 19[...]
Indonesia, 19th century or earlier, in the spirit of the Majapahit period, ancient and superb bronze sculpture representing a royal couple sailing on a richly decorated boat with a prow shaped like a [...]
Chinese cloisonné enamel vase on a red background, with a rich decoration of peony flowers and colorful butterflies, blue interior, from China, late 19th century. This vase is in good condition and is[...]
Pair of ducks (or Asian geese) in gilt bronze and polychrome cloisonné enamels on a turquoise blue background, represented standing on a terrace, the head in line with the body decorated with archaic [...]
A very beautiful little Chinese vase (height 22 cm) in cloisonné, plant decoration of flowers, a foraging bird... a slight dent in the neck see photos, otherwise no lack of enamel, diameter at the wid[...]
Wooden sculpture covered with polychromy and gilding, with inlaid glass decorations. It represents the Buddha Shakyamuni, a historical Buddha who lived in India in the late 6th and early 5th centuries[...]
Ivory okimono depicting a Sage carrying a cup from which the goddess Benten emerges accompanied by a karako. At his feet, two supplicating Oni. Patinated ivory, original two-part base. Japan, Meiji pe[...]
Elephant ivory snuffbox decorated with a bird in the branches of a cherry blossom tree. Signed Omei. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). Height: 7.8cm Weight: 75gr
Rare Japanese Meiji period bronze vase with prunus blossom and bird decorationThis finely decorated antique Japanese bronze vase dates to the 1880s, during the Meiji period. Crafted in baluster form, [...]
China, Lovely panel in red and gold lacquered wood, Decorated with a bas-relief decoration of a small tablet and a vase containing objects, Beautiful patina of time, In good general condition, however[...]
Group of figures with a bird in patinated bronze. A lightly dressed boy holds a vase in his hands from which a candlestick protrudes. Next to him stands another, smaller boy and a bird. China/Vietnam,[...]
This gilt bronze sculpture depicts a Buddha or Buddhist monk. The Buddha is depicted in the lotus position, his hands performing the gesture of Bhumisparsha, that is, calling the earth to witness. In [...]
An ivory okimono from the Tokyo School, depicting a lively family of monkeys on a long branch, engaged in a game of contention over some freshly picked persimmons.The okimono rests on a finely carved [...]
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with a cylindrical shape and dark brown patina, depicting a pair of egrets near a stream, with their feet immersed in the water and surrounded by two flowering iris pla[...]
An ivory netsuke depicting a reclining shishi, with a ball between his teeth. The mouth and the ball are polychromed in a shade of bright red.Himotoshi under the belly.Period: Edo ca. 1800.Dimensions:[...]
The Buddha depicted in the manifestation of Jambupati, dressed in his royal attire and adorned with jewels. His right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, his face with a serene expression is covered by an elab[...]
Gilt bronze statue of the historical crowned Buddha from the Rattanakosin period, inspired by the Ayutthaya style, 19th century. Crowned Buddha representations in Thailand are documented since the Ayu[...]
Elegant representation of the worshipper Sāriputta, one of the two most popular Buddha worshippers in Burma. Mandalay period, 19th century. Bronze, lacquer and gilding H 57 cm x D 44 cm x W 35 cm Weig[...]
Gilded bronze with leaf "Dancer of the court of Siam" from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century, he is represented with his left leg raised simulating a dance step, he is dressed[...]
Small wooden okimono depicting General Goshisho (Wu Zixu in Chinese), hero of a Chinese legend from the 6th century BC, who, to demonstrate his strength and erudition, holds an incense burner above hi[...]
Japan, Ainu people (Ainu), 19th century, Meiji era or earlier, rare and beautiful polychrome wooden statue depicting a man of the Ainu ethnic group in a standing posture, dressed in a short-sleeved ki[...]
Important bronze sculpture representing Lao Tzu* riding a buffalo. Made in two parts fixed to each other, bearded and smiling Lao Tzu is dressed in a loose garment covering his head, he is reading an [...]
A fine pair of antique Chinese rose quartz hand carved figures of Imperial Guardian Lions or Dogs of Fo with stunning hardwood stands.Guardian lion statues have traditionally stood in front of Chinese[...]
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[...]
This large bronze from Orissa, India, displays great fluidity of movement. Krishna is standing naked, wearing jewelry and a despaduka at his feet. He stands in the classic pose, legs crossed, head bow[...]
Large okimono* in carved wood and ivory, representing a fisherman holding his fishing rod, a small basket on his belt and some fish (carp) on his shoulder, signed on the base in a red reserve, from Ja[...]
The Minogame (蓑亀) is a turtle in Japanese culture. Some Minogame are said to live up to 10,000 years. The most famous Minogame is from the legend of Urashima Taro.Urashima Taro legendIt was a normal d[...]
Period - 19th century or earlier?Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 14 cmSOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken Nederl[...]
A very unusual antique Chinese bronze incense burner with pierced domed lid, seal mark to the side. Period - 19th century or earlier? Condition - Good - The interior shows signs of use. Measurement - [...]
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