Symbol of generosity, abundance and happiness, what the West calls the laughing Buddha is not an ascetic! Unlike Buddha who adopted a life of frugality as evidenced by his physiognomy, Budai is a monk[...]
Beautiful set of an ox pulling a cart in slip-glazed terracotta. Very good overall condition. The object is accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certifying the authenticity of the dating. Similar [...]
Very beautiful and rare Asian sculpture in polychrome wood representing a bare-chested character. Very beautiful work of artist. Origin to be defined! 40 cm high by 50 cm long and 5 cm thick. Visually[...]
A splendid set of the three Chinese Star Gods - The San Xing, each ivory figurine well carved and set on carved hardwood stands.
The three Stargods Fu, Lu, Shou - the Sanxing
Fuxing (happiness),[...]
Okimono or sculpture in the form of a tiger. Cast bronze, inlaid with silver. Signed on the reverse with the artist's signature inlaid in silver 勇, Isamu. Showa period, circa 1950.With the tomobako or[...]
A very beautiful Japanese okimono carved in boxwood representing an old man, seized by a demon. The anatomy is very refined as are the folds of the clothes. The background is signed Toshimitsu (俊光). ([...]
Elegant copper alloy sculpture representing Indra seated in lalitasana (royal ease), king of the gods (Hinduism), Indo-European god of war and storm. In Buddhism, Indra (Śakra) is no longer a supreme [...]
A Finely carved antique Japanese netsuke depicting a man in traditional costume holding a fan, signed on a red lacquer tablet; Meiji period 1868 - 1912.
Condition - Good condition
Measurement [...]
A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from the legs to the trunk, from the ears to the eyes, is sculpted with impressive precision.
Signature engraved un[...]
These sculptures are reminiscent of certain chinthe, protective mythological lions found at the entrance to Burmese temples, or even two manusssiha (lion-man hybrid creatures) although their anthropom[...]
Japanese ivory netsuke depicting Fukurokuju, god of wisdom, with unusual polychrome decoration, signed.
Period - 19th century
Condition - surface wear commensurate with age.
Measurement - [...]
Very nice solid wood sculpture, most likely a Hongmu, or ironwood. A beautiful decorative element from mirror or frame. Representing a dragon in the clouds chasing the sacred pearl, in high relief and[...]
Statue representing Shyama Tārā in gilded bronze, copper background with signature, Tibet 19th, beautiful patina and finesse of sculpture, in perfect condition.
Pair of cloisonné enamel vases with flower and butterfly decorations. Very good quality, no dents or missing parts, only a little missing gilding on two handles. No other defects. Height: 13.5 cm Japa[...]
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya sei
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely cast as two tigers engaged in a brutal fight with a rhinoceros, which is pinning down one of the tigers as the other att[...]
The Scholar and the Smoker" Pair of bronze bookends with a pretty brown patina: The Scholar and The Water Pipe Smoker. The base sculpted with a stylized frieze. Indochina. Height: 18.5 cm. Width: 14.5[...]
Asian nephrite group depicting marine animals on a rock: lobsters and crustaceans on one side, a crab on the lookout on the other. One-piece sculpture, in excellent condition. Height 7.5 cm / Total le[...]
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Archaic tripod incense burner with leiwen spiral motifs and taotie m[...]
A rare and beautiful statuette on the outline of the ears, in Chinese bronze from the beginning of the 18th century, in the image of a Bodhidharma, of a density (8kg) and a rare patina, the remarkable[...]
Old figure of a Chinese dignitary. Ritual object from the 19th century in gilded, lacquered and polychrome wood, depicted standing with his foot placed on a Fô dog. Note a small loss on the Fô dog's t[...]
Garuda is a fabulous bird man in Hindu and Buddhist mythology who symbolizes strength, agility and righteousness; he is the mount of the god Vishnu also considered the king of birds. Our sculpture com[...]
Ivory okimono depicting a puppeteer presenting a puppet to a child. Signed in a red lacquer cartouche, Japan Taisho period. Height: 16.5cm Waiting Cities
Cast bronze teapot resting on three feet. Relief decoration of 3 stylized dragons, 2 on the sides and the 3rd on the lid. A long spout with a studied shape ensures perfect tea service without unpleasa[...]
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Woman's mask in carved mahogany and glass eyes.
Early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 19.5 cm.
Width: 16.2 cm max.
Depth: 9 cm.
IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION: as in the photos.
IMPOR[...]
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Large mahogany man's mask.
Carved and glass eyes
Early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 30 cm.
Width: 18 cm max.
Depth: 9 cm.
IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION: as in the photos.
IMPORTA[...]
China, early Ming dynasty, late 14th-early 15th century, very pretty and rare bronze statuette with dark patina, superbly sculpted with many details, representing the Bodhisattva of wisdom Manjusri, w[...]
Tray - Japanese basket made of various metals: brass, copper, silver, with gilding. It shows figures of Buddhist monks - probably Rakans (Arhats) - and a child pulling a cart. Around the figures, we s[...]
Ivory statuette representing the Buddha Shakyamuni seated in padmasana On its carved wooden base. China, early 20th century. From a private family collection. Total height: 19 cm Height of statuette: [...]
An ivory okimono depicting a kabuki actor in the role of Benkei, dressed as a yamabushi in the play “Kanjinchō”.
Signature ‘Kanemitsu’ engraved on the base.
Period: Meiji late 19th century.
Dim[...]
Solid wood bear, carved from the island of Hokkaido, Japan. In Ainu culture, bears are considered deities, symbolizing deep spirituality. The details of the carving are remarkable.
Ivory okimono representing a father calling for help with his two children, surrounded by the waves. Japan Taisho period (1912-1928). Height: 15.5cm Weight: 225gr Waiting CIC
Carved with four seated dogs, curled up against each other around a central lotus bud. The circular base rests on a blackened wooden base. Our marble, of very good quality, comes from a Bordeaux estat[...]
It's funny, my neighbor walks the same one. He also wears a flowery chichi hanging on his head and the leash attaches to a rococo collar. He also has large cabbage leaf ears and a cute little face, un[...]
A bronze ‘scholar and boy’ brush rest and paperweight.
China, late Ming dynasty to early Qing dynasty, 17th century.
Cast in the form of a reclining scholar on a flat irregular base, an ewer and a[...]
We present this cup from China in pink quartz, polylobed on a carved and openwork wooden base in very good condition, of a fairly large size, could it be a brush-washing cup? I had thought of a libati[...]
Figurine representing Daikoku one of the seven kamis of happiness, God of commerce and wealth and also linked to Buddhism represented with his mallet and his bag standing on rice balls Patinated terra[...]
A Tokyo school ivory okimono depicting a Sennin with a scroll over a deer.
The work is carved from a single block of ivory, with the exception of the deer's antlers. Toshimasa (利正) signature engraved[...]
An ivory okimono depicting Ebisu lifting a large carp hooked on a hook.
Signature engraved under the base.
Period: Meiji late 19th century.
Dimensions: 22 x 6 x 5 cm.
Height to Ebisu's right h[...]
Horse Head China Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) Terracotta. Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD The Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) reunified China after the civil war that followed the death of in 210 BC. It is[...]
The large size of this netsuke (17cm) makes it one of the largest, if not the largest known ancient Netsuke. It is carved in a deer antler. The sculptor represented a standing Sennin, arms crossed, dr[...]
Pretty Chinese horsewoman in terracotta with slip and polychromy from the Tang Dynasty. She is wearing a shawl covering her face as well and tied at the back. She is dressed in a long orange dress wit[...]
Stone statuette of Ganesha, seated on a lotus base with a high crown, adorned with jewels. He is depicted alongside Lakshmi and holding in one of his four hands his broken tusk. (Ganesha "Ekadanta") S[...]
Gilt bronze figure of Amitayus Buddha, China, Qianlong period, late 18th century Seated in dhyana sana on a rectangular throne, hands in dhyana mudra, dressed in a simple robe, adorned with jewels and[...]
Statuette of Ganesh represented with four arms, copper alloy, India, Orissa (Odisha), 17th century. Dimensions: H 8.5 cm x W 5 cm x D 4 cm Weight 354 grams Provenance: Estate of the collector and Asia[...]
Wooden sculpture of a sitting rabbit. Signature engraved underneath. Faceted carving work. Artist: Senda Shokai Japan, circa 1960, 13.5 x 10 x 11 cm. With its original box signed by the artist. Some s[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a man kneeling in a bowl and holding two chopsticks. Is it the bowl that is gigantic or the infinitely small man? Japan Taisho period. Height: 4.5cm Waiting Cities
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