Melanesia, first half of the twentieth century, very pretty pair of old shells, then used as currency. To better enjoy these beautiful pieces, the previous owner had the delicacy to have them mounted [...]
Early 20th century Japan Meiji period (1868-1912) This wooden ritual scepter, engraved with Japanese inscriptions, reflects Japan’s growing cultural influence on the Ainu during the Meiji period. Trad[...]
India, early 20th century, Dokhra tribal art, very pretty brass bowl, with very judiciously arranged geometric decoration, serving as a rice measure. Such an everyday accessory becomes a work of art w[...]
China Picnic set in shagreen with brass rim, brass ring at the end Including a pair of chopsticks and a knife with wooden handle and metal blade (oxidation) Period around 1900 Expertise by the PORTIER[...]
Japan, 1930s/1950s, very pretty wooden bugaku dance mask decorated with dry lacquer and depicting the character of Korobase, one of the eight cranes (eight immortals). Eight dancers perform the dance [...]
Bamboo Ikebana vase with its container. It is in perfect condition, without a single lack. Its height: 28.5 cm Base diameter: 8 cm Spout diameter: 7 cm.
India, mid-20th century, superb fabric toy representing a bull. Colored glass beads, small mirrors and pompoms complete the ensemble. The pieces of fabric are assembled together to form a patchwork in[...]
Complete sake tasting service in red and gold lacquered wood. Showa period. The tray measures 33 x 21 cm. The cups have a diameter of 8.5, 7.5 and 6 cm. Very good condition. Shipping costs not include[...]
Gandhara civilization, circa 2nd century or earlier, very rare and antique miniature bronze amulet depicting Buddha, probably Amithaba or Amithayus, holding the nectar of immortality in both hands, se[...]
Beautiful betel box in solid silver and copper decorated with silver applications. Indonesian work from the 19th century. No visible hallmark. Length: 21cm
Long elegant opium pipe 1/3 -2/3 in bamboo with baitong, brass and copper plate.
Superb rings in worked silver with foliage decoration.
Two brass rings, ivory mouthpiece and lollipop.
Rejecti[...]
Bamboo wood jacket carved as a sculptural wall object, Myanmar early 20th century.
The object is artfully crafted from tiny pieces of bamboo wood linked by thread to form a textile object.
It ha[...]
Cylindrical opium box in cloisonné on copper, predominantly black.
Pretty floral decoration around the edge and on the top of the box.
Dimensions: height 5.9 cm x diameter 4 cm.
China dating [...]
Beautiful Japanese Noh theater mask from the 19th century. Please note: -The wear of the paint -The presence of a chip at the back of one of the ears. -The presence of stains on the skull. Dimensions:[...]
-- The term doll in Japan is "ningyō", "human form". Japan has a special relationship with dolls: Until the beginning of the Meiji era, dolls participated in ritual and religious ceremonies, imbued wi[...]
-- The term doll in Japan is "ningyō", "human form". Japan has a special relationship with dolls: Until the beginning of the Meiji era, dolls participated in ritual and religious ceremonies, imbued wi[...]
Beautiful "Parat" tray in exotic monoxyl wood, India 20th century. This wooden tray was used to prepare the dough used to make chapatis, rotis, naans, parathas and other traditional Indian breads. Ver[...]
Figure hindouiste balinaise évoquant Singha, le lion ailé, protecteur du foyer et dans ce cas, très clairement du couple…
Bois sculpté, première moitié du 20ème siècle.
Provenance: Succession d[...]
A Chinese book featuring 8 carved white jade/hardstone plaques, each with gold lettering on both sides. The text throughout the book is written in traditional Chinese characters. The last page is deco[...]
Powerful 1/3 - 2/3 opium pipe in twisted wood with pretty blue, white and yellow enamel plaque representing a flower vase.
Presence of nine decorative silver pastilles along the shaft.
Mouthpiec[...]
Elegant short opium pipe with conical ivory stem.
Bowl and lollipop in malachite.
Silver ring.
Superb bowl in speckled light jade.
Dimensions: length 34.5 cm.
China dating from the 19th[...]
Japan, 1940s/1950s, very pretty and important wooden mask decorated with dry lacquer depicting one of the two guardians of Buddhist temples from the Noh theatrical tradition named Agyo. Its menacing a[...]
Japan, 1930s/1950s, very pretty wooden bugaku dance mask decorated with dry lacquer and depicting the character of Shintoriso, a joyful character with a mustache and beard adorned with curls and red c[...]
JAPAN - Meiji period (1868 - 1912). TAIKO drum in polownia monoxide wood, nails, rings and their attachments in wrought iron, skin (a restoration on the edge), missing underside which correspond to an[...]
JAPAN - Meiji period (1868 - 1912). Musha doll representing a standard-bearer servant of Emperor Jinmu, the clothing in embroidered silk and lined with paper, the armor in lacquered leather highlighte[...]
JAPAN - Meiji period (1868 - 1912). MUSHA doll representing Prime Minister TAKENOUSHI of Empress Jingu, the clothing in paper lined with silk, the head and hands in lacquered wood, armor and headgear [...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Carved monoxide wood mask, pierced eyes, mouth and nostrils, black lacquered headband, slight lacks at the top of the skull and on the right chin. Dimensions: 22.5 x [...]
China, 1920s, very pretty painting under glass depicting a traditionally dressed court lady, leaning on a railing. The bright and soft colors are harmoniously arranged. This painting is framed in a da[...]
With finely carved and incised relief decoration of the seven wise men in the bamboo forest, four seated, one holding a fan, another a sake cup and three standing admiring a scroll under the pines and[...]
Japanese pipe case (kizeruzutsu) made of uncarved deer horn and a round wooden tonkostu (tobacco box) with its lid and some small cracks on the underside. Diameter of the tonkotsu 7.5 cm. Ojime in gla[...]
China 19th century: rare BI disc in celadon jade with inlays of colored stones, floral decoration, openwork edge with a delicate mesh and sculptures of stylized leaves, this object in antiquity was re[...]
Old wooden horse racing game Origin China or Japan First half of the 20th century Incomplete, the tokens are missing The roulette wheel turns very well
Late 19th century Japan Meiji period (1868-1912) Superb carved wooden netsuke representing a Karasu Tengu, a mythological creature from Japanese tradition. The Karasu Tengu, or "raven Tengu", is a hyb[...]
Indonesia, Dayak ethnic group, mid-20th century, very pretty quiver of bamboo blowgun arrows with its lid very nicely decorated with incised dragon motifs and geometric designs. The hook itself is dec[...]
This oval-shaped snuff box has a distinctly oriental origin. The animals depicted on the lid are typical of Persian art, often featured on items from the region. The floral motifs on the sides of the [...]
Japan, early 20th century, very pretty polychrome wooden Noh theater mask representing the character of Ko-Omote, the smiling and sweet young girl. Signature intaglio on the back of the mask. Good con[...]
Period - 19th century
Measurement - Height 13 cm
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Condition - in need of restoration - see photos
Measurement - Max length 94 cm. Width 24 cm
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It is possible to pay in installments.
On parle fran[...]
Snuff bottle in blond agate with natural decoration of a white inclusion forming a band around the bottle. Very well hollowed out. It rests on a small oval foot. China, 19th century H: 4.8 cm
Large brazier (hibachi) in paulownia wood (kiri) decorated with a relief pattern in maki-e lacquer in gold, silver and a little red.
The pattern represents leaves.
It contains mother-of-pearl inlays[...]
Lot of five bronze opium weights, Burma 19th century. Provenance: Estate of the merchant and collector Claude de Marteau. The largest H 12 cm diam: 7.5 cm The smallest H 4 cm x diam 2.5 cm Weight of t[...]
CHINA, 19th century, carved nut called "HEDIARO", representing the immortal monks LUOHAN. Openwork nut, also called convict nut. The fruit of the nut is delliquesant inside. Sculpture representing LUO[...]
Octagonal hat box called gatham. It is equipped with its padlock, still functional. Lacquered elm and brass, the 4 sides of the upper part indicate “Good Luck” (Blessing / Good omen) Korea, end of the[...]
Beautiful mother-of-pearl shell carved and openwork with decoration of birds, flowers and plants. Chinese or Indochinese work from the beginning of the 20th century. In excellent condition, base which[...]
Superb Japanese objects, naturalists, two vases from brass braiding, in shape of basket bags that fishermen used to bring back crabs.
Entirely braided, resting on a circled and caned oval base, these[...]
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