A small deep blue and white dish. The dish is petal-moulded with a decoration of a fisherman seated in a boat by a small island. The rim dressed in brown. Base with a six-character Chenghua mark. Chin[...]
Beautiful porcelain statuette of Guanyin, Blanc de Chine, Dehua, Kangxi period, 17th century.
The deity is represented seated in dhyanasana on a lotus-shaped base. The face is serene, the eyes lowere[...]
A pair of miniature celadon ground Kakiemon dishes. Each of foliate form and decorated on a celadon ground with a Shishi above a spray of peonies. Japan C1680-1700.
Condition; both excellent, perfe[...]
Shakyamuni Buddha head in sandstone, Thailand (formerly Siam), Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th century
Thai Buddha head (Ayutthaya Kingdom) from the 17th century sculpted on sandstone with a serene and del[...]
Exceptional Christian tsuba from the AKITO SHOAMI school, Edo period. A cross on each side in gold; tsuba with gold inlays. Tsuba for Katana. Diameter of 8.2 cm. Shipping costs not included.
Hand position in Dharmachakra-mudra, which corresponds to the teaching of the Dharma, this set of precepts given by the Buddha. In the palm of this left hand a stylized lotus flower. Delicacy of the g[...]
A beautiful and delicate blue and white porcelain plate with floral decoration in cartouches, influenced by Ming Wanli Kraak designs. Marked with the Artemisia leaf mark to base. Very thin and fine po[...]
China, late Ming period, early Qing period, 17th century, superb, rare and very old lacquered and gilded wooden statue representing Kouan Yin, Buddhist goddess of mercy. She is dressed in formal attir[...]
Fountain Japan 17th - 18th century Edo era (1603-1868) Porcelain fountain in relief with Imari decoration Bird motifs in a landscape of longevity pines. The belly is supported by feet sculpted with ch[...]
important FAMILLE VERTE vase KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) the vase represents scenes of life from the imperial court in cartouches resting on a powder blue background enhanced with floral motifs painted [...]
Important porcelain jar with underglaze blue decoration of egrets among flowers, painted in three reserves.
An old restoration with staples and a small chip on the neck to report, otherwise very good[...]
Japan, early EDO period, circa 1610. Zunari helmet (kabuto) with 3 plates in black lacquered iron, neck protector (shikoro), hineno with 5 lamellae, laced in brown, beige and green. Central ornament ([...]
Large Japanese wooden cabinet covered with lacquer and gilding. The lock of the flap and the corners are made of copper, with an engraved decoration. Behind the flap are smaller and larger drawers, on[...]
An Antique Chinese Bronze Figure holding a incesne stick holder, Ming Dynasty. C17th.
Period - 17th century;
Condition - The feet are bent. Wear commensurate with age.
Measurement - Height 1[...]
India, Tamil Nadu region, 17th-18th century, superb and unusual architectural element from a temple or residence belonging to upper castes. It is decorated with a Yali, an animal with a lion's body an[...]
A set of five small celadon ground dishes, Kakiemon or Arita Kakiemon style.
Japan, Edo period, c. 1690-1710.
The dishes with rounded sides and slightly flaring rim, decorated in overglaze enamels[...]
Pair of large columns probably from a temple or a Maharaja's palace supporting a balcony or other 17th/18th century. Federal state of Gujarat. Carved wood and stone base.
A Chinese blue and white bottle vase decorated with landscapes
China
Transitional period, circa 1630/1640
H. 27 cm Base: 10 x 10 cm
Somes chips, one hairlines
Spouted Jar serving as an important ewer for tea, wine or water. Decorated with a dragon painted energetically in cobalt blue underglaze, its eagle talons widely deployed. 4 solid handles allow the ew[...]
A blue and white Shoki-Imari small dish for the Japanese domestic market.
Japan, Arita, early Edo period, c. 1620-1640.
The deep dish decorated in underglaze blue with a stylized design of a chrys[...]
A rare Japanese Ming Chinese Ming style porcelain dish, Tainqi mark.
Period - 17th century:
Condition - surface wear
Measurement - Diameter 18.3 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICI[...]
A Chinese porcelain blue and white Ko Sometsuke dish for the Japanese market.
China, Ming dynasty, Tianqi period (1621-1627).
The dish with a center decoration in painterly style of a scholar on h[...]
An important antique Chinese bamboo libation cup well carved with scrolling Lingzhi, black lacquer interior.
Period - 17th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 3.3 cm Dia[...]
A large Antique Chinese bronze incense burner "DING" Ming Dynasty.
The cover formed as cloud scrolls and surrmounted by a Qilin. The sides decorated with Taotie in low relief. Unusual to see decor[...]
It is rare to find a pair of jars from this period in good condition. The decoration is in the continuity of the Ming Dynasty, likewise the clay still containing iron oxide turning orange during firin[...]
A Chinese porcelain blue and white Ko Sometsuke dish for the Japanese market.
China, Ming dynasty, Tianqi period (1621-1627).
The dish with a center decoration of two boys at play in a fenced gard[...]
A blue and white Kraak ‘bird of prey’ dish.
China, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, c. 1595-1610.
The dish in the shape of a chrysanthemum, the cavetto moulded in double-tiered scallops, decorated in t[...]
Large blue and white bowl with three dragons along the body, flying through the clouds, the central medallion is also decorated with a dragon among the clouds
Au revers, une marque à six caractères, [...]
A Chinese porcelain blue and white dish with a “Master of the Rocks” style landscape.
Lozenge mark within a double circle, early Kangxi period ca. 1680-1700.
Hand painted in underglaze blue. The c[...]
JAPAN - Etsuki Shinto School, 17th century. Japanese Wakizashi sword. Black silk braided tsuka on white shagreen. Menukis depicting silver and gilded wild boars. Marugata tsuba in openwork iron, engra[...]
Round porcelain dish called KRAAK with underglaze blue decoration. The center is richly decorated with foliage, a bird on a rock. The wing is decorated with quarters filled with flowers and objects as[...]
Buddha made of polychrome wood with remains of gilding. Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the lotus position, his hands arranged in the gesture of bhumisparsha or calling the earth to witness. The figure[...]
Pair of large plates, slightly lobed in eight brackets, with flared rim, with underglaze blue floral decoration.
Some frittings on the edges and a firing defect on one, otherwise superb condition of [...]
armor that belonged to the third generation of the okabe family of the kishiwada domain, the eldest son of nabukatsu okabe armor completely in suite of type oegawa do gusoku early edo 1660,1680 do:
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A large porcelain Buddhistic Lion of extremely high quality. It is rare to see such a detailed figure with such a cream glaze. They were commonly seen towards the end of the 17th century, then under K[...]
Sculpture representing a Fo Dog Grey granite-style stone with remains of lacquer and green and red paints erosion due to bad weather, certainly an element of an outdoor altar China Ming period 17th ce[...]
A pair of baluster vases, with flared rims. The handles are moulded mythical beasts heads and the handles are moulded rings.
Fujian, Dehua Kilns.
China 17th century Late Ming Dynasty, circa 1640.
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These two gun handles were separated from the gun carriage by sawing. They are made of cast yellow bronze. They represent two powerful threatening dragons. Although they were discovered in Japan, they[...]
This excellent bronze head of Shiva dating from the 17th - 18th century is a mukhalinga, which literally means "lingam with a face". Lingams are phallic eggs and the non-representational form of Shiva[...]
Very beautiful bronze wine container with green excavation patina Zhou style with archaic motifs and dragon heads on the handles Ming period Former French collection
A very unusual Chinese bronze incense burner with inscription 锦上添花 - the icing on the cake! Song/Ming period.
Period - 17th century or earlier
Measurement - Height 10 cm Diameter 16 cm
VEN[...]
A CHINESE/TIBET INCENSE BURNER DECORATED WITH TWO SMILING FACES OF PATT AND OTHERS, DARK PATINATED BRONZE, PROBABLY FROM THE HIMALAYAN REGION. HEIGHT: 7.8 CM. WIDTH: 12.5 CM. DIAMETER: 9 CM, FOOT: 6.3[...]
Superb yasurime mask engraved with parallel lines
early 17th century
combat piece with large opening of the face
beautiful tare in kiritsuke kozane
laced petroleum color blue green
black lacquer [...]
The deity is presented standing with his hands together in a position of prayer. It is carved from a solid piece of wood, lacquered black and gilded with gold leaf. The crown and the jewels are made o[...]
The “khanjar” is a type of dagger originating from Persia and widely adopted in most Islamic cultures. Besides its functional use, the “khanjar” was also worn to indicate rank or social status. The mo[...]
Ava style Jambupati Buddha, a style commonly referred to as “Nyaung Yan” because it began during the reign of King Nyaung Yan (1597-1606) during which artistic production was particularly fertile. It [...]
Lost wax cast bronze monk. The character is represented standing with his hands folded in prayer. The cast iron is coarse, it has numerous defects and holes (circled in the photo), the one in the head[...]
India, 17th century or earlier, very pretty and unusual bronze group made in two parts representing the goddess Durga, wrathful form of Parvati. She is represented in a prabhavali arch surmounted by t[...]
Flared neck, “leiwen” background decoration flanked by two handles in the shape of chilong dragon heads, the rounded body rests on a slightly flared circular foot. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautiful [...]
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