Oh I think this spice box is from the 19th century... because the previous owners were also already centenarians... The photos clearly show the articulation of the thick lid, which hides the three spi[...]
Rare representation and aesthetics for this jug whose spout is represented by the head of an elephant with its trunk in the air. Very good state of conservation, beautiful patina of use, India 17/18th[...]
Japanese doll (gyoruri ningyo) Meiji period. Origin: Japan Material: fabrics, wood. Dimensions: 57 cm height x 27 cm width, face - 7cm height x 4.5 cm width. Period: Meiji (19th century). Condition: g[...]
Netsuke, button for attaching objects to the belt (obi) of the kimono. Carved wood in the shape of the Noh mask of the character Hannya. This piece is part of the "mennetsuke" which represents masks. [...]
Rare case, horn-shaped betel leaf holder, in solid silver from the 19th century, originally from Southeast Asia. It is in very good condition, with some minimal traces of time, almost nothing. Length:[...]
Cane with pommel representing Japanese faces from the No theater from the end of the 19th century. Reed shaft, metal ferrule. Good general condition, with traces of use. The pommel has usual cracks th[...]
BUDDHA
Burma, 18th century
Wood, traces of gold lacquer
H. 49 cm
(restoration to the right arm and neck and missing parts)
Carved wooden Buddha statue, standing and making the gesture of fearl[...]
Small circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper rim. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beautiful tim[...]
Interesting circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper part. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beauti[...]
10 containers in lacquered wood with wave decoration. Origin: Japan Material: lacquered wood. Dimensions: 10 cm height x 12 cm diameter. Condition: Restored. Period: Meiji (1900). Shipping: Colissimo
Large brass tray engraved with a burin and cut on the theme of luck and good fortune. Originally from China, this object has a large number of symbols and a very beautiful patina, from the end of the [...]
The traditional Chinese wedding basket is known by the Peranakans as Baku Sia or Sia-nah in Hokkien. "Bakul" means basket in Malay and "Siah" means auspiciousness in Hokkien. In Chinese culture, the e[...]
Travel kit including wooden chopsticks and a knife, horn (or wood) handle and steel blade, wooden and silver-plated metal case or scabbard, from Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century. This set [...]
Love instruction notebook representing 12 different erotic scenes painted on glass, of the same couple in action.
A hook allows you to reveal a pivoting mirror.
The whole thing folds into a maho[...]
An Indonesian engraved brass Kendi. Well cast and decorated with engraved floral scrolls. Java 19th/20th century.
Height: 16.4 cm (6 1/2").
Condition: Excellent.
See the Singapore Museum for a simi[...]
Very beautiful and rare pyrogene in silver metal with decoration of a Chinese it is in quality silver metal and in good general condition ideal for amateur and collection beautiful rare collector's it[...]
Akabeko, Traditional toys in hariko (paper mache) with movable heads (bubble head) representing cows. Crafts from the city of Aizu in the prefecture of Fukushima. Japan, circa 1960, 26 x 10 x 14 cm fo[...]
Four small wooden cups carved probably from walnut. They are equipped with small zinc cups. They were used for tasting alcohol. Origin China They are nicely carved with all different plants Height 3cm[...]
Cornac Hook or Ankhus South India, for the education and training of elephants. Beautiful wrought iron piece from South India late 19th century height 31 cm width 10 cm In good condition.
- This it[...]
Metal water pipe, the barrel and the elements engraved with flowers. One side with ideograms or poem, specialists will recognize, signature under the lid. Total height 27.5 cm The rectangular base alo[...]
Black lacquered wooden Whist marker with flower and bird decorations in gold lacquer, ivory markers with mother-of-pearl insect inlays and semi-precious stones in the Shibayama technique. Work from Ja[...]
A large Chinese porcelain soup plate for export, 18th century, with slight contours, gold chain and ring border, holding garlands of flowers, on centre decorated, gilded polychrome of a central mavelo[...]
Pretty picnic box in wicker or woven bamboo, with three compartments, the extendable handle can be lowered completely after transport in good condition height 24 cm length: 28 cm width: 15 cm
India, early 20th century, pretty and old bronze and metal toy depicting an elephant on wheels topped by its mahout. It has its ceremonial harness. This type of toy was reserved for children of the up[...]
This type of leather shoes sewn with pearls were worn by the Chinese living in Southeast Asia, particularly in Singapore. These Chinese immigrants for centuries are called the Baba Nyonya in China, th[...]
China Bone snuffbox with rounded shapes and double decoration of erotic scenes, front and back Stopper and grip in good condition Period: early 20th century Height 8.5 cm Good condition
Two others ar[...]
Netsuke representing a dog sitting on a hat and holding the rope of the latter in its mouth. The hat being placed on a Kappa, straw coat. Very beautiful patina of use.
Opium Bowl Decorated with Dragons, 19th Century Very beautiful piece from the end of the 19th century, richly decorated with dragons in bas-relief. A very fine display item. Free and insured shipping [...]
The animal, probably a lion, holds a curved blade in its mouth, used as a cooking utensil. Folk art from the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, 24 cm x 24 cm, late 19th early 20th century
The simple yet elegant design of this piece is reminiscent of early Chinese and Japanese pottery who so strongly influence Bernard Leach The neutral, earthy colour with a glazed finish will beautifull[...]
19th Century Moorish taste Brass Brazier standing on tripod base featuring a central turned brass shaft, three cast brass feet at the base, a threaded pin joins the brazier container made of pierced[...]
Tibet, late 19th century, large and superb vajra in lacquered and gilded bronze. The sculpture is particularly elaborate, especially on the heads of "makara" water dragons above the four points. This [...]
The tsakli (or "tsakali") is a Tibetan miniature painting used as an initiation card in Buddhist rituals and for the training of monks.
An inscription in black ink on the back of the card allows the [...]
Japan Important Crepe Paper Doll and Boiled Cardboard Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century Japanese work made of paper and boiled cardboard Hands partially damaged but good general conditi[...]
Snuff Box Opium Tabaière in Glass Paste Very beautiful piece from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century in very good condition Polychrome piece decorated with ideograms, bats and [...]
Asian style Opium Pipe in bone. Finely crafted, ends in Precious Wood, Bone carved with a Polychrome Scene of Life ornament, Chiseled Metal Bowl. Length 39.5 cm Shipping extra to be studied according [...]
Chinese Silk Figurines Representing Immortals Very beautiful set from the middle of the 20th century representing five of the eight immortals Some small accidents but still bright colors Ideal as deco[...]
Rare set of two pairs of Japanese glasses called "tengu megane" in tortoiseshell. These glasses have the particularity of having a mobile element allowing to find the right distance between the eyes a[...]
The Jorai (also known as Jarai and Gia Rai) and Banar are a minority group based in the central highlands of Vietnam. Their culture is matrilineal: the lineage is traced by the mother rather than by t[...]
Lovely floral and plant composition, Ikebana, Japanese work from the 20th century. In good condition, patina of time, Signed lower left, Weight: 1340 gr, Dimensions: Height: 52 cm, Width: 38.5 cm. Sil[...]
China, Qing dynasty, Second half of the 18th century, superb fibula (belt attachment) in partially crusted bronze, decorated at the top with a dragon's head coiled on its main part. On the back, a cir[...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 6.5 cm
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Chinese astrology box. Very fine decorated with a Phoenix and a Dragon. The instrument is in good condition. Complete with key. Measures: 14x 14 cm. Weight: 475gram. Around 1930. Very good condition w[...]
JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868). Set of three flutes made of bamboo and cords, one end revealing the base of the plant's rhizome, the mouthpiece inlaid with a dark wooden element. One of them stamped w[...]
This damaru ritual tambourine, or “skull tambourine” (thod-dar), consists of two skull caps covered with skins.
A silver hoop, set with turquoise and coral stones, surrounds the instrument.
It is d[...]
Interesting Indonesian, Malaysian divinity, In polychrome wood, In good used condition, wear of the polychromy, See photos, Indonesian work from the beginning of the 20th century. Weight: 887 gr. Dime[...]
Japan, Pair of small miniature tables and dishes in lacquer, Meiji period These miniature trays and dishes in Japanese lacquer are presentation pieces and not toys. Intended to accompany the imperial [...]
Nepal, Carved wooden mask circa 1900. This carved wooden mask comes from Nepal where it was used in local rituals or ceremonies. The style is that of traditional Himalayan masks, where animist and Hin[...]
Short opium pipe with heavily patinated ivory stem including a hard stone pellet representing a Buddha.
Silver ring and horn end of the pipe.
Yixing terracotta bowl with calligraphic signature a[...]
Fragments of painted silk fabric China XVIII representing Guan Yu, god of war in China. He is venerated for his martial value. In addition to being a divinity, he lived in the first centuries after Je[...]
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