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Chinese Carved White Jade Disc With Openwork Decoration On A Wooden Base, Qing Dynasty

Antique 19th century Chinese white jade disc on its original carved wooden base. Qing period. In very good condition. Jade diameter: 5.5 cm, height on base: 9 cm.

Period: 19th century

650 €
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19th Century Japanese Chochin Paper Lantern

19th-century Japanese Chochin paper lantern with lacquered body and lid, and carrying arm. A beautiful, soft light emanates from the inner candle.

Period: 19th century

325 €

Vanitas Japan XIX Sec.

Vanitas Japan end of XIX sec.5 x 5 cm

Period: 19th century

380 €
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Unpublished Demonstration Box For Cloisonné Enamel Vases 1900, Daum Era China

Interesting and interesting demonstration box on the manufacture of cloisonné enamel vases from the 19th century. Truly unique object with this series of 8 vases showing the different stages of the ma[...]

Period: 19th century

890 €
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Set Of Four Chinese Zodiac Balls

Set of Four Chinese Zodiac Balls Very beautiful set in hard stones Representing the ox, the pig and two monkeys Some wear and small losses Silver metal setting Work late 19th early 20th Free and insur[...]

Period: 19th century

600 €

Japan 19th Century, Candlestick With Naturalized Eagle Paw And Wader On A Turtle In Silver.

Candlestick with naturalized eagle's paw and wader holding a nozzle on a turtle, 19th century silver, wooden base, Far East, 19th century

Period: 19th century

1 800 €

Travel Kit Chopsticks Knife Case Wood Metal Japan Meiji 19th Century

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 [...]

Period: 19th century

260 €
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Four Small China Bowls

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[...]

Period: 19th century

220 €

Tibet, End Of The 19th Century, Important Lama Vajra In Lacquered And Gilded Bronze.

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 [...]

Period: 19th century

1 450 €

Nice Notebook Or Menu Holder , Maison Clayes, San Francisco, 19thc Embroidered Chinese Silk

Very pretty cover for a dance card or a menu, or other use. The core, probably cardboard is covered on the outside with an old Chinese silk, 19th century in my opinion. Red background with floral bord[...]

Period: 19th century

185 €

Japanese Erotic Scenes Circa 1890

Japanese erotic scenes on ivory beautifully framed. Each miniature represents different lovemaking. Very beautiful work dating from the end of the 19th century. Frame measurement 41-35cm Miniature[...]

Period: 19th century

1 200 €

Torque India

Very beautiful torque probably late 19th century. It is fitted with 2 turquoise colored glass paste cabochons, it is an alloy of silver and other metals you can see in the photo an old weld width 19.6[...]

Period: 19th century

780 €

Keris/kris Handle From A Fossilized Mammoth Tooth, Indonesia

A keris handle from Indonesia carved from a fossilized mammoth tooth with a beautiful range of colors and structure Age is at least 19th century, probably older Comes with the base shown in the phot[...]

Period: 19th century

2 000 €
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Lot Of 4 Kagamibuta Netsuke - Buttons - Japan - Edo - 19th Century

Lot of 4 Kagamibuta Netsuke / Bronze Buttons, some Gilded and Silvered (See photos) Japan Edo Period - 19th Century Diameter: 3 and 3.2 cm

Period: 19th century

500 €
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Japan, The Dance Of The Skeletons, By Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907)

The Dance of the Skeletons, by Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907) This Japanese ink and pigment painting on paper, mounted on a scroll with silk borders, depicts the macabre and captivating scene of two[...]

Period: 19th century

1 800 €

Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period

Ink on paper, Skeletons Studying, Shaku Kaiyin, Japan Meiji Period This ink-on-paper painting, mounted as a scroll with colored paper borders, is titled Skeletons Studying. It portrays a circle o[...]

Period: 19th century

1 900 €

China - 19th Century - Carved Nuts "hediao" Immortal Monks "luohan" -

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[...]

Period: 19th century

150 €

Antique Wood & Mother-of-pearl Plaque Vietnam Souvenir Of India Honi Soit Qui Mal Pense

An unusual antique mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood plaque "Souvenir des Indes Honi soit qui mal pense" featuring a sailboat with a cross of Lorraine. I believe it is of Vietnamese origin. Period [...]

Period: 19th century

450 €
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Cornac Pique (ankhus,) 19th Century

Pique de Cornac (India). Called in this country Ankhus. With a length of 47 cm for the octagonal handle, a thickness of 2 cm and a depth for the hook of 12 cm. Very beautiful piece of forged metal dec[...]

Period: 19th century

230 €

Nandi Drinking Cup, 19th Century.

Nandi drinking cup, 19th Century. Drinking cup carved from a single block of horn depicting Nandi, the mythical mount of Shiva, and two cobras, his faithful attributes. Silver mount and base with mar[...]

Period: 19th century

4 800 €

Little Mysterious Fish

Surprising belt buckle, probably, in bronze, in the shape of a fish, and provided on the reverse with two studs to rivet it to the leather and a claw to hook it to the other side of the belt. It is mo[...]

Period: 19th century

180 €

Rare And Old Drum - Tambourine - Gong - Japanese Art Meiji Period Golden Lacquer 19th Century

Rare and very beautiful Taiko drum or Japanese temple gong decorated with a royal coat of arms formed by three magatama moving to the left. Beautiful gold and black lacquer, lacquered and decorated st[...]

Period: 19th century

880 €

Superb Polychrome Leather Decor, Wayang Kulit, Indonesia 19th Century

Very decorative item from the "Wayang Kulit" shadow theater, of good size. It is entirely cut and painted by hand with a sumptuous decoration in gold and bright colors, and openwork parts. Mounted on [...]

Period: 19th century

185 €

Bamboo Bird Cage.china Qing Period 19th Century.

Small bird cage in split and carved bamboo, it is supported by a bronze hook made up of several riveted elements. Inside different elements for the comfort of the bird, porcelain drinkers, side perch [...]

Period: 19th century

1 900 €

Antique Chinese Mother Of Pearl Scroll Weight Unique Example

An extraordinary antique Chinese scroll wieght, beutifully engraved mother of pearl panels with hardwood framing, the interior with substantial lead weight. The three characters read Longevity, Prospe[...]

Period: 19th century

880 €
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Japan Meiji Period 1868-1912 Ivory Covered Brush Pot Richly Carved With Monkeys, Signed Kozan.

JAPAN MEIJI period 1868-1912, Brush pot covered in ivory richly carved with more than 150 monkeys, red stamp under the base and KOZAN signature on a cartouche held on a branch, Cites certificate no. F[...]

Period: 19th century

8 500 €

Walnut Carved With A Multitude Of 19th Century Characters

Beautiful walnut carved with a multitude of characters, probably around a hundred. This work was often carried out by convicts. In perfect condition.

Period: 19th century

280 €

Japan - Jizai Kagi Hook, Wooden Ebusi For The Tea Ceremony - Edo Period (1603 - 1868).

JAPAN - Edo period (1603-1868) Izai Kagi hook, Ebisu in monoxide wood. Very beautiful patina of use and traces of wear. Slight cracks and gaps. Dimensions: 27 x 22 x 15 cm Important piece with clean l[...]

Period: 19th century

750 €

Bronze Stirrup With Cloisonné Enamel China Early 19th Century

Bronze stirrup with cloisonné enamel China, early 19th century Bonze, enamel H. 16cm - L. 11.5cm In bronze, monoxyle. Egg-shaped base, with alternating red and blue four-leaf clover decoration a[...]

Period: 19th century

580 €
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Japan Meiji Era, Large Garuda Mask In Red And Black Lacquer

Large Noh theater mask representing Garuda. a very expressive mask in red and black lacquer from the Meiji period dating from the 2nd half of the 19th century. Garuda is depicted with furrowed eyebr[...]

Period: 19th century

1 680 €
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An Antique Chinese Incense Clock Paktong Baitong

Period - 19th century Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 9 cm. Width 12cm. SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY It is possible to pay in installments. On parle françai[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €
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Erotica Curiosa Chinese Erotic Subject In Porcelain

Erotica Curiosa Sujet érotique chinois en porcelaine, petit sujet très amusant en porcelaine polychrome richement décorée, travail chinois fin 19ème, expédition gratuite et assurée en France métropoli[...]

Period: 19th century

320 €

Lovely Tea Spoon, Carved Blonde Horn, Openworked Shou Character, Longevity, 19th Century China

Very curious spoon, carved and openworked in a blond horn. Rectangular in size, the spoon is pierced with the longevity character "Shou", thus bringing the owner long life and prosperity. Lovely, curi[...]

Period: 19th century

145 €

Elegant Hibachi, Zelkova Wood, Keyaki, Japan, Meiji-taïsho Period

Here is a beautiful brazier, called Hibachi. Made from Zelkova (Keyaki) wood, with a very beautiful grain, it is made up of two locations, one of which is lined with copper to receive the coals, remov[...]

Period: 19th century

445 €

6 Lovely Chinese Cups, Coconut And Silver, 19th C, Buddhist Symbolism

Very nice set of 6 small cups, or alcohol glasses. In carved coconut, they are decorated with engraving of Buddhist symbols, and adorned with a gold Chinese writing. The interior is silver, well hallm[...]

Period: 19th century

225 €

Picnic Kit China

Qung picnic sets (1644-1912) include a pair of ivory chopsticks, a bladed steel knife with a beveled tip and a toothpick. All in a shagreen case and brass frame.

Period: 19th century

250 €
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Tibetan Phurba In Iron And Gold. High Quality Work Dating Perhaps From The 19th Century.

Tibetan phurba in iron and gold. high quality work possibly dating from the 19th century. or anterior measures 8.5 cm

Period: 19th century

750 €

Large Double Gourd Flask. Japanese, Late 19th Century.

A large double gourd flask. Japanese, late 19th century. Measures 33cm in length. The flasks stopper and loose ring is finely carved and turned from a single piece of stag antler. The sinuous[...]

Period: 19th century

1 000 €
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Nineteenth Zoomorphic Bronze Khôl Bottle.

Zoomorphic bronze kohl bottle. Good condition with traces of use. Length 9 cm, height 8 cm. 19th century Asia. - Please do not haggle over this item. - This object is for immediate purchase, pay[...]

Period: 19th century

90 €
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Kosuka 11 Japanese Knives

11 knives in their box

Period: 19th century

399 €

Great Wedding Furniture Padlock, Engraved Brass, Chinese 19th Century, Double System, Signed, Birds In Waves

Very nice brass padlock. It is decorated on one side with a flight of birds in the waves, towards the radiant sun..the perfect pattern for wedding furniture! It is fit with its brass folding key with [...]

Period: 19th century

245 €

Japan XIXth Century. Fork And Knife Shibuichi

Japan for export to Europe Knife and fork dating from the end of the 19th century, The handles are made of Shibuichi, a partially gilded copper and silver alloy, each is double-sided, and decorated in[...]

Period: 19th century

260 €

Samurai Curious Bronze Object Japan Hold ? Meji

Japan. Old REPOSE SABRE   in bronze with representation of the 2 samurai turning their backs. Dimensions: Length: 29.7 cm. Height: 13.3cm. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION: as in the photos. You can fo[...]

Period: 19th century

140 €
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Japan XIXth Century. Kazuka Five Shibuichi Knives

Suite of 5 knives, Japan for export to Europe They date from the end of the 19th century, each blade is signed The handles are made of Shibuichi, an alloy of copper and silver partially gilded, each i[...]

Period: 19th century

360 €

Chinese Chopstick - China XIXth Century.

Pretty ebony wand with silver pommel and end finely chiseled with characters in a landscape, dragon and clouds. Good general condition, small crack and shock visible on photos. China, 19th century per[...]

Period: 19th century

550 €
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Japanese Kabuto Sign In Carved Wood

Large sign in carved and painted wood in the shape of a kabuto (samurai helmet) and its maedate (frontal ornament). It is a beautiful rare and strong piece. Having no inscription, it would be an ex-vo[...]

Period: 19th century

1 400 €
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Surprising Pair Of Tibetan Vases Covered With Turquoise End Of XIX Eme Century

An astonishing pair of Tibetan vases in silver metal covered with natural turquoise and enclosing turquoise cabochons. late 19th century work. superb highly decorated baluster vases decorated with d[...]

Period: 19th century

2 800 €
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China, Miao Wedding Crown In Silver Metal From The End Of The XIX Eme Century

Interesting and sober bridal crown of the Miao ethnic group in China. a beautiful bridal crown in silver metal dating from the end of the 19th century. entirely handmade, this bridal crown is extrem[...]

Period: 19th century

980 €
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Nail Guard, China, 19th Century Enameled Silver

Summer sales, price €140 non-negotiable Beautiful Nail Protector, chased and pierced silver, partially enamelled in blue, with leave, flower and fruit motifs, dating from the 19th century. Dimension[...]

Period: 19th century

140 €
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Disque Bi En Jade Nephrite Style Archaisant

Disque Bi En Jade Nephrite Style Archaisant Très belle pièce de forme irrégulière Envoi offert en France métropolitaine

Period: 19th century

420 €

Folding Smoked Specs, Openwork Brass, China, 19th Century,

A pretty pair of old glasses, China 19th century, with a beautiful architecture, they are made of brass, original smoked glasses, which are pinched by a beautiful stirrup of elaborate shape and by fol[...]

Period: 19th century

190 €
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Important Wayang Puppet Decor, Painted Leather, Indonesia, Bali 19th Century

Very beautiful item from the shadow theater "Wayang Kulit", of good size. It is completely cut and painted by hand from the following decor. The doors of a house or a temple are firmly guarded by arme[...]

Period: 19th century

425 €

Pair Of "chinese Plate" Chopsticks From The 19th Century

If, we, French, have "the traditional baguette", the Chinese, them, use it to eat ..... and to juggle. This discipline, born in China at the time HAN, 200 years before our era, was part of "shows of a[...]

Period: 19th century

420 €

Brass Bat Sconces, With Reflectors, China Or Vietnam, 19th Century

Surprising and pretty pair of wall sconces with fan-shaped reflectors in the shape of palms, engraved with cherry blossoms, central stem held by 3 bats in flight... In the ringed gutter, at the bottom[...]

Period: 19th century

340 €
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Wooden Case With 12 Engraved Steel Lugs, Fighting Roosters, Bali, 19 / 20th Century

Unusual object, from a collection made around 1900, it is a two-sided case, wood burl hollowed out in shape, to contain on each leaf 6 "Taji" for traditional cockfighting in Indonesia or Bali. These f[...]

Period: 19th century

320 €
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Beautiful Betel Box India

Very beautiful bronze betel box, made with the lost wax technique. Very beautiful patina of seniority Very possible at the end of the 19th century Rather rare due to its size. This type of box was kep[...]

Period: 19th century

450 €

Bronze Bell

Hand bell forming a claw surmounted by Hanuman, Hindu deity, link chain with hook.

Period: 19th century

230 €

Chank Shell Indian Ocean Silver Frame

The "Chank", "Turbinella pyrum", is a shell from the Pacific Ocean, sacred in India by Hindus and Buddhists. Used as a musical instrument at home. it is also one of the heaviest shells in the world. H[...]

Period: 19th century

1 500 €

Very Beautiful Lock With South Indian Lock Late 19th Century

Very nice lock with wrought iron lock. Rare because complete with its fixings The lock only works in one direction but it will probably no longer be used for the front door Origin South India height 5[...]

Period: 19th century

950 €

«netsuké » Petite Sculpture En Ivoire « marchand Des Rues » XIXÈme Siècle

Pretty little Japanese sculpture in 19th century ivory. century. missing part of an arm, shock at the back ...

Period: 19th century

55 €

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