This rare and exquisite Bidrim hookah base is crafted with a unique high-relief silver inlay, rather than the usual flat style. The Bidri Huqqa base features a pattern of alternating panels depicting [...]
Large gouache from the late 18th - early 19th century China, probably a portrait of Confucius / Kong Fuzi. Large format, painted part in good condition, numerous defects, tears, folds and small losses[...]
Finely curved and grooved sword or korawith a steel blade. Engraved strip of geometric patterns near the ricasso. The kora has the cutting edge on the inner side of the blade terminating in a spreadin[...]
Presented here is a kora sword from Nepal or northwest India. The slender variant of this sword is made for fighting whereas the broad bladed examples are for sacrificial ceremonies. The blade is heav[...]
Very pretty polychrome wooden Buddha statuettes from the end of the 18th century. Very beautiful old patina! In their original condition! Small break on the base of one statuette. No missing parts. Ma[...]
QIANLONG BLUE AND WHITE PLATE, INDIAN COMPANY, 18TH CENTURY PORCELAIN from the East India Company, 18th century. 34 cm x 27 cm. Perfect condition except for firing shrinkage (see photo showing both si[...]
Large hammered copper bowl with a hexagonal lobed shape, covered with famille rose enamels. Chinese symbols are depicted, painted with the greatest care. Traces of beautiful mercury gilding remain on [...]
Indian Damascus and silver barrel for toradar rifle - India, 18th century Barrel of an Indian matchlock rifle called a toradar. The top of the barrel and the muzzle are damascened in silver using the [...]
A nice Burmese Shan Bronze figure of Buddha Buddha, Votive inscription on reverse.Period - 18th century Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 20 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt [...]
Set of a large porcelain cup and saucer decorated in Café au Lait, Famille Verte enamels, with butterflies and flowers. The saucer features peonies, chrysanthemums and prunus flowers. The outer glaze [...]
An Indian carved wood bust of a Raja, traces of original paint, Rajasthani C18th. This was probably part of a facade of an important building and shows signs of age. Period - 18th century Measurement [...]
CHINA, INDIAN COMPANY, 18th century. Blue-white and famille rose porcelain vase, with a so-called "mandarin palette" decoration, depicting animated scenes of characters in a landscape, against a backg[...]
Rare copper snuffbox covered with famille rose enamels on a blue background. It is extremely rare to find this type of snuffbox which, being very fragile, have almost all been broken. This one, althou[...]
Pair of Japanese arrowheads, togari-ya “bamboo leaf”. SignedJapan - Edo period (1603-1868)SteelTotal length: 17, cm Thick iron of the “yoroï toshi” armor piercer form.Each signed on one sideFairly goo[...]
Japanese arrowhead, ya-no-né, diamond-shaped with openwork “boar's eye” heartJapan - Edo period (1603-1868)SteelTotal length: 26 cm Hira-né type flat iron, lozenge shape openwork with a “boar's eye” h[...]
Japanese arrowhead, ya-no-né, openwork with a “boar's eye” heartJapan - Edo period (1603-1868)SteelTotal length: 32 cm Flat iron of the hira-né type, yanagi-ha (willow leaf) form, openwork with a “boa[...]
Japanese arrowhead, ya-no-né, openwork with a cherry blossom. Signed.Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)SteelTotal length: 17.3 cm Hira-né flat iron, yanagi-ha (willow leaf) form, openwork with a cherry bl[...]
TSUBA in Mokko Gata with squirrel motifJAPAN - Edo period (1606 - 1868)Inlaid ironH: 9,2cm - W.: 8,2cm - H. Nakago-Ana: 2,3cm160gIron mokko gata inlaid with sentoku hira zogan. A squirrel under flower[...]
Extraordinary, fine and striking, large okimono representing a pair of roaring tigers, by the artist Tomioka, Meiji period, signed with the artist's stamp in perfect condition. Asian Arts Expert Certi[...]
Rare Belt Buckle worn at the court of Surakarta in the 18th century. This is a magnificent belt buckle of iron and gilt copper, fashioned in the form of intertwined serpents, known as Timang ular-ular[...]
A fine and rare early 18th century Chinese export writing desk (for the English market) resting on its original stand. With ebonized and gilt surface decorated in the Chinese taste with birds, flowers[...]
Antique Maravijaya Buddha in solid bronzeLaos17th - 18th centuryThe Buddha is depicted seated on a high, shuttle-shaped stepped base in the sattvaparyanka position, his right leg resting on his left l[...]
Early 18th century, Delft, 1700-1720A Kangxi-style blue and white ovoid vase or ginger jar with six panels. Marked or numbered under glaze blue. The “Lange Lijs” or “Long Ladies” design is inspired by[...]
A charming Antique Chinese blue & white porcelain bowl hand painted with a four clawed dragon in persuit of the flaming pearl, I like the way the tail of the dragon extends to the exterior of the bowl[...]
Very pretty pair of antique incense holders with a magnificent patina. In stuccoed wood, stucco, from the end of the 18th century in the shape of a rosette. Good condition, diameter dimension 22.5 cm [...]
Combination of two flat plates and one deep plate with floral decoration, small chips on the edge and a small crack. Compagnie des Indes, China, 18th century. The deep plate: dimensions: diameter 24 c[...]
Collection of three plates in the East India Company: A bowl-shaped plate. Edge with gilded decoration, flower scattering. Diameter 22 cm x Height 4 cm. A soup plate with scalloped edge, rich decorati[...]
Set of four richly decorated porcelain plates, 18th century China. Small crack in the center of one of them, small chip on one edge and chips, (see photos)
Bronze drum Type Heger III End of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century Restorations, tears at the base and slight dents Laos Region from Thakek to Sawannakhet
Very beautiful and rare representation of a mother and her child. This netsuke, in addition to its very beautiful design, represents a testimony to the Christian faith in Japan despite more than 150 [...]
Small helmet-shaped jug or ewer called Hanap in porcelain from the East India Company, with a "mandarin palette" decoration of characters accompanied by a dog in a flowery garden landscape, from the 1[...]
Rare Cafe au Lait tea bowl and saucer. Moulded and decorated using silver over the rich brown glaze with a "Long Elisa" standing on a terrace. The rim is decorated with floral sprays arranged in lotus[...]
Superb lamp base composed of a late 18th century Canton porcelain vase, Famille verte; richly decorated with cartouches animated with scenes of female dignitaries, surrounded by floral motifs, birds a[...]
China, Porcelain Plate Famille Verte Kangxi Period (1661 - 1722) Porcelain plate, China, with polychrome decoration of Famille Verte enamels, branched birds and peonies. Good condition, slight wear on[...]
Chinese porcelain vase with polychrome famille rose decoration China 18th century Qing dynasty reign of Emperor Qianlong baluster shape with curved sides decoration of trees loaded with flowers and fr[...]
India, 18th century - early 19th century, rare and very pretty group of three miniature bronze statues representing Hindu gods, the first seated on an oval throne in a prayer position, the second seat[...]
Beautiful set of 4 Chinese porcelain plates with white/blue flower decoration. Good condition, 2 plates have a small crack and chips (visible in the detailed photos). 2 in perfect condition.
Large 18th Century Buddhist Temple Padlock
Made entirely of wrought iron
Old locking system with its original key
In good working order Padlock
length: 22 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Thickness: 2.8 cm[...]
JAPON - MEIJI period (1868-1912) Pair of baluster vases with flared necks and two handles in the shape of chimera heads, in bronze and cloisonné enamels with foliage decoration on a background of geom[...]
CHINA. Compagnie des Indes. /1
Set of three 18th century porcelain plates. Dimensions:
Diameters: 23 cm.
Depth: 3 cm.
IN VERY GOOD CONDITION and presented as is: as in the photos.
Shipping to Fra[...]
A fine octagonal tea bowl and saucer very finely painted with peonies in bloom emerging from a rock decoration. Gilt rims. Qianlong, mid 18th century.
Saucer diameter from side to side: 13.0cm (5 1[...]
Chinese porcelain plate with Imari decoration. In the center of the basin a lotus flower. The wing is decorated with cartouches with floral decoration. Origin: China. Dimensions: Diameter: 22 cm: heig[...]
Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in blue monochrome. In the center, decoration of magpies in flight and perched on a mound of rock and flower bouquets. The rim is decorated with cartouches with flower[...]
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