A finely crafted Thai solid silver Sireh (betel) leaf holder, made by Chinese silversmiths working in Thailand, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century.
Expertly formed with a faceted, slightly fl[...]
Charming graduated set of five Burmese bronze elephant weights (opium weights), all cast in the round and standing on stepped bases decorated with a rosette or star motif. This incised rosette/star mo[...]
An antique solid silver lime container from Southeast Asia, traditionally used in the betel-chewing ceremony.Hand-hammered from high-grade solid silver, the piece has a classic double-tapered form wit[...]
Beautiful 19th-century pewter tobacco or opium box originating from Qing Dynasty China. The eyes and the tip of the tail, green balls, are likely made of glass. The chasing is repoussé. It opens from [...]
A grey jade and celadon snuff bottle carved in the shape of a gourd with leaves. A small butterfly is worked in relief in a russet vein on the gourd. Well hollowed out. Malachite stopper. China, 19th [...]
A Chinese snuff bottle with a rounded shape, made of green jadeite. It rests on a flat foot. The stopper is made of coral encircled with silver. China, 19th century
Antique pink porcelain water or opium pipe with a metal mount. Originating from Vietnam. Minor signs of age. Late 19th/early 20th century. Total height 19 cm (9 cm excluding stem), diameter 9 cm.
Antique water or opium pipe, in blue and white porcelain known as "Hue blue," decorated with a landscape and calligraphy, with a metal mount. This pipe bears a signature underneath. Object originating[...]
Antique water or opium pipe, in blue and white porcelain known as "Hue blue," decorated with a landscape scene, with a metal mount. Object originating from Vietnam: "Hue blue" porcelain was a Chinese [...]
Late-19th-century Japanese mixed-metal tobacco case (tonkotsu), bronze with gold and silver inlay (iro-zōgan). One side with the longevity sage, deer, and crane beneath pines; the reverse with heron a[...]
Set of 2 Chinese opium pipes, one in ivory and jade with a metal bowl, the other in bamboo and jade with a metal bowl. Length 47.5 and 35.5 cm Free shipping for France and the European Union
A remarkable 19th-century Chinese opium pipe composed of a series of intricately carved peach stones (hédiāo 核雕), each depicting a different expressive face. The stem terminates in a beautifully patin[...]
Rare opium smoker's lamp, late 19th century, of Chinese or Vietnamese origin. The octagonal base, finely openwork, as well as the reservoir, are made of copper and paktong, an alloy of copper, nickel [...]
Elegant Chinese opium pipe dating from the late Qing period (19th century). The base is decorated with panels of shagreen (sharkskin) framed in brass, and a pierced brass panel with floral motifs. The[...]
Delicate 19th century Chinese silver opium tool holder, finely pierced and repoussé decorated with chrysanthemums, bamboo, and scrolling motifs. The front features the prominent Chinese character 福 (f[...]
A rare and finely crafted late Qing Dynasty Chinese silver chatelaine, complete with seven miniature opium-related tools. This ornate etui was designed to hang from a belt, serving both decorative and[...]
Very pretty opium chatelaine, unfortunately not complete. It is missing the upper chain and its attachment hook. What remains is very welcome, a double-sided plaque depicting a character, childlike or[...]
A rare Chinese export silver snuff box in European style, finely engraved with scrolling foliage surrounding a blank central cartouche. Of rectangular form with rounded corners and a shaped thumbpiece[...]
Chinese porcelain snuffbox with a cylindrical shape and polychrome decoration of two figures in the countryside. Good condition, no cracks, little or no wear (see photos). Period: 19th century. Height[...]
Chinese porcelain snuffbox with cylindrical shape, with blue and white decoration of two figures in the countryside. Good condition, base of the heel very slightly blunt, no cracks (see photos). Perio[...]
A superb Japanese snuff bottle from the late 19th to early 20th century (Meiji period), executed in dense, polished hardwood and finely decorated in the manner of the Shibayama school. The bottle feat[...]
A rare and finely crafted 19th-century betel or tobacco box from Palembang, South Sumatra, measuring 10.5 cm in width. This elegant piece is made of silver-plated copper and features intricate hand-en[...]
Rotating cigar holder, Japan, Meji era (1868-1912). 4 albumen prints, 11 x 5 cm format, of Japanese women. Circa 1870. By pressing the button on the top of the box, a mechanism makes the four albumen [...]
Period - 19th century or earlier Measurement - Width 16.5cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf you have any questi[...]
Horn and silver pipe - Himalayas, Mongolia or Tibet, 19th centuryPipe made of Tibetan antelope horn with silver and copper elements. In good condition. Length 43cm
Silver Snuff Bottle - Tibet or Mongolia, 19th CenturySnuff bottle with animal decoration chiseled and embossed on both sides. The snuff bottle is richly decorated with red coral, turquoise and lapis l[...]
19th century green jade opium pipe. Silver-plated copper trim with bamboo decoration. Green jade stopper. Chinese work circa 1850. Excellent condition. Dimensions 48 x 9 x 3 cm.
Antique opium pipe bowl / water pipe. Origin China Indochina (Vietnam). Ovoid in shape and made from a stone reminiscent of jade. Period late 19th / early 20th. Copper frame with a movable handle held[...]
Period - 19th century Condition - very good. Measurement - Height 5cm / 1.97ins SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf[...]
Small hookah base in bidri - India, possibly Deccan, 18th-19th century Bidri is an Indian damascene technique that involves damascene silver onto a copper and zinc alloy. Unfortunately, on this exampl[...]
Period - 19th century Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 7.8 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf yo[...]
Period - 19th Century Condition - Surface rubbed. Rim edge tiny flaws - see close-up photo. Measurement - Height 7.2 cm. SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On[...]
A Japanese Silver-Mounted Smoking SetMeiji Period (1868–1912)An elegant and finely crafted Japanese smoking set comprising four elements:A rectangular tray, made of papier-mâché with silver mounts, fe[...]
Period - 19th century Condition - Good conditionMeasurement - Height 24.5cmPeriod - 19th century or earlierSOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle françai[...]
These finely carved and perfectly fitting bamboo (one in brass) containers were intended to contain lime powder for the preparation and chewing of betel quid. Betel chewing was an important and widesp[...]
Large hookah base in bidri - India, possibly Deccan, 18th-19th century Bidri is an Indian damascene technique that consists of damascene silver on a copper and zinc alloy. The silver damascene of flor[...]
Collection of seven ingots / Opium weights / Coins, Chinese or Vietnamese. Period - 19th century or earlier Condition - Good condition SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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An unusual carved wooden opium box, Afghan or nearby. Period - 19th century or earlier Condition - Good condition Measurement - Length 10 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY It is possible to [...]
Asian Art: Charming opium pipe in low-grade silver. Fine filigree decoration on both sides of the pipe. Beautiful collector's item, can be cleaned for more shine (slight oxidation of the silver). In g[...]
Japanese cigarette case in damascened metal (gold and silver inlays) in Nunome Zogan, signed Komai*, representing a wooded landscape with Mount Fuji, from the Meiji period (1868-1912) late 19th-early [...]
rare base of opium lamp in painted enameled copper Chinese work or rather Vietnamese from the end of the 19th century decoration of scrolls sold as is old patina shocks and lack of material 11cm at th[...]
opium smoking kit, pike holder or small spittoon China 19th century solid silver hallmark on the reverse decoration in light relief hammered and chiseled on the base of birds and foliage in good condi[...]
Beautiful opium pipe decorated with finely carved corozo seeds with grotesque faces and Buddha all along the tube, plating of various alloys on the bowl. Beautiful old patina, reinforcement at the lev[...]
An elegant antique Chinese Agate snuff bottle with silver mounts and moonstone cabochon stopper.
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition - minor faults to the underside.
Measureme[...]
Rare case, horn-shaped betel leaf holder, in solid silver from the 19th century, originally from Southeast Asia. It is in very good condition, with some minimal traces of time, almost nothing. Length:[...]
Opium Bowl Decorated with Dragons, 19th Century Very beautiful piece from the end of the 19th century, richly decorated with dragons in bas-relief. A very fine display item. Free and insured shipping [...]
Asian style Opium Pipe in bone. Finely crafted, ends in Precious Wood, Bone carved with a Polychrome Scene of Life ornament, Chiseled Metal Bowl. Length 39.5 cm Shipping extra to be studied according [...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 6.5 cm
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Short opium pipe with heavily patinated ivory stem including a hard stone pellet representing a Buddha.
Silver ring and horn end of the pipe.
Yixing terracotta bowl with calligraphic signature a[...]
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