EXOTIC WOOD CROSS WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYS - MAINLY PLANT DECOR - FROM MACAO OR TONKIN - IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - PLEASE NOTE SOME INSIGNIFICANT LOSS ON THE PERIPHERAL FILLETS -
A rare antique Chinese cloisonné Christian cross.
A fascinating and rare piece of art, as it combines two distinct cultural and religious traditions—Chinese craftsmanship and Christian symbolism.[...]
This type of crucifix was created in large quantities for Vietnamese, Chinese and other Christians. The shape and decorations are always similar and the mother-of-pearl patterns are inlaid in a beauti[...]
Rare and very beautiful decorative element in gilded wood with a pare-close from a prayer hotel. Very richly decorated with winged goddesses, our object in very good condition of sculpture and gilding[...]
These crucifixes were created in large quantities in Vietnam for Vietnamese, Chinese and other Christians. They are carved in beautiful rosewood and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The decorations are al[...]
The mother-of-pearl inlays feature a decoration of arabesques, flowers and foliage.
The base is triangular in shape.
Probably Vietnam.
Good condition. A lack in the wood of the base.
Period of t[...]
They are most often seen in brass, here is a very pretty little processional incense burner, spherical, with two hemispheres, hinged, closing with a small hook. The hemispheres are decorated with an o[...]
Exotic wood cross (Indochina) late 19th century. Decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay. Motifs of flowers, chalice, burning heart and instruments of the Passion of Christ. 29.5 x 15.5 cm. Good conditio[...]
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 12.3 cm Depth 14 cm Width 11.2 cm
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I offer you this interesting ritual vase in hard stone "fluorine?" with mobile rings in good condition, perhaps a tiny lack at the corner of the neck. Sculpted decoration on the entire body with ritua[...]
An antique South Indian Temple sandalwood carving depicting Hannuman and Rama Fine quality craftsmanship,good age patina, a nice genuine example dating from the 1800's
Condition - Good condition
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The Sanxing are the gods of the three stars or constellations considered essential in Chinese astrology and mythology: Jupiter, Ursa Major, and Canopus. Fu, Lu, and Shou are also the embodiments of [...]
Cedar prayer board. Kalash ethnic group, region of Nuristan or Kafistan. Afghanistan 19th century. Small visible restorations, hind foot pads. Height with base: 157cm.
The best Vietnamese inlaid cross I have seen in 45 years buying antiques in France.
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height of velvet frame 21 cm. Cross 17.5 c[...]
A large apostolic cross in exotic wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Extremely intricate work by an anonymous artist showing a variety of ornaments including a vase, flowers, leaves. Macao or Tonkin, 1[...]
Cute miniature cup, for libatory use. It is very nicely made in a burl wood, with a bulbous body, on a small pedestal, circled in silver, with a row of pearls.
Very good condition, however to notice [...]
Here is a very beautiful large cross, carved in hongmu wood, very black, contrasting admirably with the mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays. Great finesse of details to represent foliage, vines and oth[...]
Period - 19th century.
Condition - Generally good condition - some minor losses. some attributes absent. Three arms re-stuck.
Measure - Height 31cm
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Magnificent Chinese Funerary Statuette In Pink Terracotta, representing a court character dressed in a conical hooded coat We report some wear due to time. Beautiful unusual collector's item Free ship[...]
Ebisu, Japanese Shinto Deity, is the God of fishermen and luck, often represented with a carp, an animal very present in Asian symbolism evoking courage, wisdom, perseverance and love. Both represente[...]
The Thang-ka represents the goddess Avalokitesvara, incarnation of compassion and mercy, declared the principal qualities in Buddhism. Her thousand arms help her to fight against the evil, her thousan[...]
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