Made of wood covered with polychromy, a mask from the traditional Japanese Nō theater (?). It represents a menacing male demon with a horn on the forehead. Japan, 19th century. Signature visible on th[...]
Copper dish covered with cellular enamel (cloisonné). The extremely intricate decoration depicts a pair of ryū dragons fighting. In Japan, the appearance of a dragon was considered a good omen, announ[...]
Command mace with the head of a divinity "Ras el K'Roul" in engraved metalCirca late 19th centuryQajar (Iran)Long tubular handle engraved with plant motifs, finished with a horned demon head, entirely[...]
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases from the mid-1800s, lavishly decorated on a blue background with characters. Manufacturer's mark on the bottom.Origin: JapanPeriod: mid-1800sDimensions: 23x23x38h cm
This dish is part of a set of 4. It is made of wheel-thrown porcelain, glazed with superb enamels. The meaning of the decoration of stylized flowers and what appear to be books has escaped us. Japanes[...]
Bronze horse or mule forming an incense burner, represented with its neck stretched, its head slightly turned to the left, its ears pricked, caparisoned, a large saddle cloth decorated with dragons, a[...]
Important porcelain gourd vase on pedestal (Satsuma?) with Japanese decoration. In very good condition, not to say perfect. One side shows Samurai warriors, The other side shows a group of women dress[...]
Antique pair of polychrome wooden fowling dogs. Chinese work from the second half of the 19th century; Very beautiful patina enhanced with gilding. 23cm long and 17cm high. Good condition
Late 19th Century Miyao Eisuke Meiji Period Antique Japanese Miniature Gilt Bronze Okimono Figure of a Warrior. Height: 4.25in (11cm). Signed verso.Condition: Excellent for its age. Minimal rubbing to[...]
Japanese wooden mask from the Noh theater - JapanProbably dating back to the Meiji era, this small mask was not made to be worn (far too small). Small damage is clearly visible.Height 15.5cm
Large bronze royal Buddha image, Khmer Lopburi style. Thailand, early 20th century or earlier. The Buddha's posture, solemn in samapada, with both hands outstretched before him in double abhaya-mudra,[...]
Large tray with mother-of-pearl inlays, Indochina, 19th century. Good condition. 40 x 62 cm. Sent by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, items published on Proantic a[...]
An important Chinese porcelain plate made in Canton in the late 19th century. This charger measures 80 centimeters in height including the base and measures 62.5 centimeters in diameter. Apocryphal Qi[...]
Magnificent pair of Chinese porcelain vases, celadon. Decorated with flowers and birds. Very beautiful quality of enamel. In very good condition! Superb colors! Dimensions of 19 cm in height with a di[...]
In the style of Gabriel Viardot (1830 - 1906)CabinetExotic wood and mother-of-pearl, gilt bronze19thCirca 1880Beautiful cabinet in exotic wood and mother-of-pearl marquetry.The upper part opens onto d[...]
Large head (height 40) of Buddha in marble with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes, surmounted by the Usnisha cranial protuberance, painted in black lacquer (wear). The base of the curly hairstyle[...]
Anabori netsuke in Hirado porcelain, depicting an ornate, half-open clam, revealing three figures and a staircase inside. This is probably the subject known as the "dream of the clams", that is to say[...]
Pair of Napoleon III period scroll vases. Japanese-style enamel decoration of cherry blossom branches and gilded reeds. A spun glass snake encircles the vases. Red and yellow crystal with interior twi[...]
Covered vase or tripod incense burner in Satsuma earthenware with enamel decoration in reserve depicting a woman and child, with fan, and cherry blossoms on the back Lid with lion on ball and also lio[...]
Pair of melon-ribbed vases in Imari porcelain. The classic Imari decoration, coral and dark blue, is very fine here, the Japanese apple blossoms are very well executed, in cartouches. Good condition o[...]
Pair of Meiji period Japanese vases, cloisonné enamel with opaque and glittery reflections. Beautiful colors and great finesse of execution. Excellent condition. Height 21cm.
JAPANESE SABRE TSUKA - COMPLETEJapan, Edo period (1603-1868)Wood, skin, cotton, alloy, gold.Total length: 23.8cm Wood, covered with light ray skin; straw-yellow cotton braid.Fushi copper and shakudo, [...]
Covered ginger jar in famille Rose porcelain. Decorated with flowers, foliage and apple trees, butterflies and a wreath of floral scrolls. Beautiful condition. Height 26cm. Diameter 19cm.
Amusing netsuke in black, red and brown lacquered wood depicting a basket of fish. Japan, 19th century. Good condition, patina of use on the layers of lacquer. Dimensions: Height: 3.8 cm Depth: 1.4 cm[...]
A pair of iron and bronze vases, with nunomezogan inlays in gold and silver, together with shishiaibori and iro-e takazogan relief inlays in shibuichi and shakudo signed Hamada Sei. The upper band dep[...]
A silvered bronze study of a rooster with golden legs and beak, a red enamel crest, and glass eyes on a root base signed Yoshiaki zō (Made by Yoshiaki).Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“.He[...]
Pair of cloisonné enamel trays decorated with birds fluttering among flowering branches. Late 19th century. Very good condition, mark and inventory number on the reverse. Provenance: Private Parisian [...]
An exceptional 19th-century Anglo-Indian wooden box, intricately hand-carved and bordered with detailed inlay work. Likely originating from Rajasthan or the Vizagapatam region of India, this box showc[...]
Very pretty vase, with a pot-bellied body and a high neck. In fine porcelain, it is decorated with a blue enamel, ornate with stylized clouds in gold. The body features "Tokyo" chrysanthemums and a bu[...]
Quadrangular polychrome porcelain vase decorated with flowering branches, flowers and birds. Handles in the shape of lion heads supporting rings. Set on a gilt bronze base. Height 42cm and width 15cm.
PRICE DROP DUE TO RETIREMENT! Traditional children's collar in finely embroidered silk. Very good condition as it is protected under glass. Frame dimensions: 48 x 49 cm. Fabric: 36 x 37 cm - Delivery [...]
Beautiful Japanese cloisonné vase from the late 19th/early 20th century. Please note: there are some minor damage and missing parts (see photos). Height: 30cm Diameter: 14cm
Okimono representing the turtle of longevity called Minogame or "straw-backed". Minogames are considered lucky creatures throughout East Asia. Their long filaments also evoke the beards of old wise me[...]
Large bronze Buddha in the Mon Dvaravati style, both hands in Jnama mudra, 19th century or earlier. Good overall condition with a single small crack on the sanghati. H 102 cm x W 37 cm x D 20 cm Heigh[...]
Antique reliquary stupa in gilded lacquered wood, Burma (Myanmar), late Konbaung period (1752-1885) Very good condition with rare signs of normal wear. Provenance: Estate of Claude de Marteau Sold wit[...]
Porcelain vase decorated with flowers and a pair of birds, China, late 19th century. Good condition. Height: 24.5 cm. Shipped by Colissimo with signature. Careful packaging. Unless otherwise stated, i[...]
Watercolor depicting four figures working at the various stages of drying tea leaves. It probably comes from an album of paintings depicting scenes from daily life. This type of collection, intended f[...]
Pair of cloisonné enameled brass vases decorated with birds and foliage.7On a black background with gold glitter in some places, birds are perched on maple branches with foliage at their feet. Pendant[...]
Asian tea set in hand-painted stoneware with reliefs using a technique specific to moriage porcelain. Rich decorations representing the goddess Kannon and the immortals, beautiful gilding ornamentatio[...]
Statuette depicting a figure standing on a rectangular pedestal, holding a staff in one hand and an unidentified object in the other. He wears a draped monastic robe with long tails falling to his fee[...]
Set of four Fusuma handlesJapanEdo period (1603-1868)Brass, Shakudo, SentokuH.: 9.4 ; L.: 8.4 ; Th.: 1 cmSet of four brass handles covered with shakudo.In the centre is the mon ‘Naka-wa ni To-sa gashi[...]
Set of TSUBA for daishoJapanEdo period (1603-1868)Iron, goldH. 6.7; L. 6.7 cm; Thickness 3 mm H. Nakago Hitsu Ana: 2.7 cmOpenwork iron tsubas with Basan mythological figures enhanced with gold.Signed.[...]
Incense burner in the shape of a longevity peachBronze with reddish-brown patinaChina, Qing dynastycirca 1850-----L ~15 cmD ~12 cmH ~15 cm-----Beautiful traditional tripod incense burner in the shape [...]
Watercolor. 39.6 x 53.2 cm, mounted on cardboard. Browned paper. Handwritten note in the lower left corner, difficult to read: "M. Berthaud [?], Canton, 1889" This pagoda was built at the beginning of[...]
From the sequel: Jimbutsu or Muraichi Tokaido (Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido) Publisher: Murataya Ichigorô Ca.1852 Chuban Nishiki-e Beautiful colors, small ink stain in the upper margin, narrowe[...]
Seated Buddha touching the earth in gilded bronze, Thailand, late 19th centuryBuddha - Zen - Thai decorationDimensions: 24 cm x 15 cm, height: 36 cmMaterial: Gilded bronze
Beautiful writing desk or desk blotter in lacquered sheet metal with bronze mount in the Chinese style decorated with gold pagoda figures on a red background. It opens to reveal a blotter forming a do[...]
Four-panel inro decorated in gold lacquer with pine branches on a roiro background in hiramaki-e. Signature in stylized cursive characters and in the form of a seal under the last panel. Japan, 19th c[...]
Sculpture of a Chinese deity or dignitary, a sword in the back finely carved with a dragon's head with visible eyes connected to the belt. Long mustaches, open mouth with visible teeth (missing). A fl[...]
A finely cast bronze figure of Tara, seated in lalitasana (royal ease pose) atop a double-lotus base. The figure is adorned with detailed jewelry including a crown with central seated Buddha image, ci[...]
Chinese sculpture of a lion with a pearl - China, Shaanxi province, 19th centuryThis type of lion, most often in pairs, framed the doors of houses or temples. They had a protective and auspicious role[...]
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