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34 objects

Wayang Topeng Mask - Indonesia - Java - Mid 20th Century #724

Painted wood - traces of carrying and patina on the back - small wear, shocks, small crack on the back. Wayang Topeng belongs to Indonesian culture and more precisely Javanese. It is a 17th century th[...]

Period: 20th century

400 €
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Drink Chinese Astrology. 20th Century.

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[...]

Period: 20th century

220 €

Hediao - Carved Chinese Nuts

Here are three beautiful Juglans nuts finely hand-carved, representing Luohan monks hidden in a decor of flowers and leaves. In the middle of one of these nuts, a dragon and a cat are hidden. One of [...]

Period: 20th century

140 €

Cocofesse Sea Coconut Seed

Seed of the sea coconut, called Cocofesse. Partially polished seed of Lodoicea maldivica. Height: 36 cm "Coco De Mer" The sea coco is the palm tree with the largest coconuts in the world. It only gr[...]

Period: 20th century

2 800 €

Japanese Golden Carp In Lacquer By Zo Hiko House Of Kyoto, 1920s.

Japanese golden carp in lacquered wood from the Zo Hiko house in Kyoto, Japan, 1920s. In Japan, the meaning of the koi carp is multiple. This emblematic fish represents bravery, perseverance, coura[...]

Period: 20th century

2 000 €

Japanese Temple 80s Architecture "shinto Chaminis XX Century

Japanese wooden temple from the 80s "Shinto Chamanis Shrine" Sold in its old condition see photos 20th century More photos on request TEL 0609061579 For international delivery, contact me thank you

Period: 20th century

3 800 €
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Antique Chinese Cricket Cage

I see many things erroneously described as cricket cages but this is a genuine example that has been used. Cricket cages in China serve several of important purposes, particularly related to the cu[...]

Period: 20th century

165 €
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Melanesia, First Half Of The Twentieth Century, Pair Of Ancient Shells Used As Currency

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 [...]

Period: 20th century

220 €
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China, Stingray Picnic Set Circa 1900

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[...]

Period: 20th century

300 €

China Or Indochina Mother-of-pearl Shell Carved And Openwork Early 20th Century

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[...]

Period: 20th century

350 €

Burma, Early 20th Century, Bronze Tattoo Needle Counterweight Representing A Nat

Burma, early 20th century, very pretty and unusual bronze tattoo needle counterweight representing a Nat holding a cylindrical object like a stick, a scepter. It is very nicely highlighted by a wooden[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €
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Indochinese Miniaturist Landscape Panel, Cork Wood, Period 1st Half 20th Century

Charming and delicate miniaturist Indochinese landscape treated in cork wood on a watercolor paper background. The whole thing is framed with a band of blue silk and a painted wooden frame. Note: The [...]

Period: 20th century

280 €

Erotica Curiosa Chinese Porcelain Box With Erotic Decor

Erotica curiosa Chinese Porcelain Box with Erotic Decor Viewed from the outside the box represents a mountain landscape Open we discover two polychrome erotic scenes Signed at the base Free and insure[...]

Period: 20th century

230 €

Jewelry Mold – India

Jewelry mold – India REGION: India MATERIAL: Stone PERIOD: 20th century DIMENSION: 7.5 x 8 x 1 cm inventory number: AS062

Period: 20th century

400 €

Asia China, Small Soapstone Jug With Prunus Decor, Early 20th Century

Small soapstone jug China, early 20th century H. 8.5; L. 13.5 cm The jug is carved from a block of steatite shaded brown and red and ocher and red, surrounded by branches of flowering prunus, a stem o[...]

Period: 20th century

250 €

Scepter In Rock Crystal, Silver And Gilded Metal, 20th Century

This small scepter is a rare object of curiosity from Tibet. The vajra - the element forming the end surmounting the silver sheath - meaning "diamond" and "lightning", is an important symbol and a[...]

Period: 20th century

1 100 €

Two Chinese Jade Jadeite Of An Elephant And A Pendant

White jade elephant with slight cetacean and rust vein. Origin: China. Early 20th century. Jade pendant decorated with fruit and slightly green vein. Origin: China. Early 20th century. Height: 4.4 cm.

Period: 20th century

400 €

Erotica Silver Bronze With Decor Of Woman In Turban

Erotica Silver Bronze Decorated With A Woman In A Turban very beautiful piece from the beginning of the 20th century in perfect condition, fun little subject ideal as a showcase or curiosity object, f[...]

Period: 20th century

150 €

Asian Terracotta Temple House

Asian Temple House In Terracotta Very beautiful piece of protection Superb quality and perfect condition Free shipping in metropolitan France

Period: 20th century

220 €

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Manufacturing Process 8 Vases In Original Box

Eight Chinese cinnabar lacquer vases illustrating the manufacturing process in the original box fitted with a sliding glass screen. Period - 20th century Condition - Good condition -- the box [...]

Period: 20th century

295 €
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China, Canton, Finger Protection Pin

I offer you this original silver jewel adorned with natural stone cabochons in good original condition. Cantonese work around 1900-20

Period: 20th century

130 €

Ruyi Scepter Or Stone Fibula China Late Nineteenth Early Twentieth

Ruyi Scepter Or Fibula In Stone China Late 19th Century Early 20th Century Very nice piece in perfect condition Ribbed brown stone Free and insured shipping in metropolitan France

Period: 20th century

280 €

Ancient Chinese Jade Boulder Carved Immortal

Period - 20th century or earlier Condition - Good condition Measure - 8 x 7 x 4.5 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY It is possible to pay in installments. On parle français. [...]

Period: 20th century

395 €
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Ceremonial Dagger With Erotic Decors

Ceremonial dagger in carved hippopotamus ivory decorated with an erotic scene On one side is decorated in Indian ink with a mountain landscape on the other. The handle is decorated with a dragon's hea[...]

Period: 20th century

980 €

Tibetan Shell Decorated With Mosaics, 1st Half Of The 20th Century

Beautiful, rather unusual object, a Tibetan shell in the shape of a conch entirely decorated with mosaics of color. this type of shell often intended to serve as a conch in Buddhist rituals in Tibet[...]

Period: 20th century

650 €
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Chinese Bone Cricket Box

Very beautiful Chinese cricket box, work from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century, in perfect condition. Lid representing a dragon. free shipping in metropolitan France

Period: 20th century

300 €

Carved Coral Around 1950

I offer you this nice carved coral object, which I will place around 1950, referring to the turned base. I can't tell if it's Chinese, Japanese or something else?

Period: 20th century

570 €

Chinese Fibula In White Nephrite Jade Representing A Dragon

Very beautiful fibula in white nephrite jade. Asian work circa 1920-1930. Stone of exceptional quality, perfect condition. Shipping offered and insured in metropolitan France.

Period: 20th century

430 €

Jizai Okimono Centerpid

curious jizai okimono articulated bronze object made of different parts (13 pieces)

Period: 20th century

1 500 €

Hand Painted Canvas Curtain. China Early Twentieth

Hand-painted canvas door curtain topped with a cotton dyed fringe, this set is weighted with two wooden battens (against the wind), the bottom batten has a hook, which allows to reduce the curtain of [...]

Period: 20th century

270 €
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Jizai Okimono, Great Cicada Articulated, Japan Meiji Era

Great articulated cicada in bronze, Japan Meiji era, early twentieth century. This is a beautiful Jizaï Okimono bronze finely worked and chiseled with a very beautiful patina. this cicada is articul[...]

Period: 20th century

4 850 €
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Jizai Okimono Articulated

dragonfly articulated iron Japanese work signed early 20 th century

Period: 20th century

4 850 €

Pig Jaw (currency)

Pig's jaw that served as currency in the Nambas tribune on the island of Malakula vanuatu.

Period: 20th century

550 €

Velo Taxi

Vélo taxi L’équivalent du pousse-pousse au Vietnam. Ce vélo taxi est appelé "BECAK" en Indonésie sur l’ile de Java. C’est le taxi économique pour les usagers de la population locale. Il sert aussi s[...]

Period: 20th century

490 €

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