A charming wooden case, free-form, and its elegant braided basketwork closure, reveals 6 formidable engraved and shaped steel blades. They are compartmentalized in sets of three, in the two parts of t[...]
Ikebana vase, in red lacquer with flower and leaf decoration. Black lacquer base. The container inside is made of copper. Height 13 cm. End of Taisho period, beginning of Showa. Shipping costs extra.
Original box with compartments, so-called picnic box with cut sides, decorated with gold characters on a coral-colored background, very decorative 20th century Chinese work
Pair of red lacquered wooden boxes in the shape of a Stupa, Shan province, 19th century, Burma. In perfect condition, beautiful patina of use. Height 27 cm, diameter 12.5 cm, lid height 20 cm Collecte[...]
Beautiful ritual ewer in copper and embossed silver with chimera decoration Monastery object with a patina of use End of the 19th century Good condition
Very nice hanakago, wall-mounted vase in woven lacquered bamboo. Minimalist lines reminiscent of a fisherman's trap. The dark color gives even more elegance to the piece. The otoshi, container for wat[...]
Beautiful ritual ewer from Tibet, Himalayas.
Generally placed at the foot of altars, these sober or ornate ewers are used (always) to pour water into bowls to be presented as an offering.
In modest [...]
This is a large rectangular tray lacquered with the traditional Tsugaru technique, from northern Japan near Aomori. This technique consists of mixing black lacquer and red lacquer then sanding them to[...]
This is a large bucket lacquered with the traditional Tsugaru technique, from northern Japan near Aomori. This technique consists of mixing black lacquer and red lacquer then sanding it to obtain a ve[...]
This is a bowl lacquered with the traditional Tsugaru technique, from the north of Japan near Aomori. This technique consists of mixing black lacquer and red lacquer then sanding it to obtain a very t[...]
This is a bowl in a bowl lacquered with the traditional Tsugaru technique, from the north of Japan near Aomori. This technique consists of mixing black lacquer and red lacquer then sanding it in order[...]
Netsuke representing a traveler sitting on his bag. There are cracks and under the bag a number written in felt pen is visible. This netsuke is accompanied by a cites issued by the DRIEAT Ile de Franc[...]
Lovely rice basket, in lacquered bamboo and decorated with golden fish, bronze flowers, and calligraphy on the handle and inside the lid. An elegant wrought bronze ring is certainly intended to hang t[...]
A large antique Chinese wicker picnic basket in good condition with well carved panels to the sides depicting female figures
Period - 19th century or early 20th century
Condition - Good condit[...]
Important Indian Polychrome Metal Gourd Very beautiful model decorated on all sides Black background, polychrome model Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Indonesia circa 1900
Rare polychrome wooden panther head trophy mounted on a carved wooden panel. Carved from a single piece of wood.
In good used condition, colors still very bright.
Dim: 37[...]
Thailand, Rattanakosin period, late 19th (early 20th) century.
An antique rabbit/rodent shaped coconut grater carved from a large piece of wood. In used but original condition.
Dim: 53 x 12 x 12[...]
JAPAN: Meiji period, 19th century.
Lovely little vase in lacquered and partially woven bamboo.
Floral and plant decoration.
Brass base resting on 3 feet.
Upper edge in woven brass.
For ikebana fl[...]
Goat lying down with its kid between its legs. Very beautiful patina. This netsuke is accompanied by a cites n FR2307517899-K issued by the DRIEAT Ile de France on 12/22/2023. Former Wilhelm Gabor col[...]
Netsuke representing a tengu, a mountain deity associated with the samurai, emerging from its egg. The signature, although erased by wear, is still legible.
Netsuke commonly called stone carrier but referred to a disease of the testicles called hydrogen. The characters represented thus are generally blind also hence the closed right eye.. beautiful patina[...]
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.
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:[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Tibet, 1920s/1930s, very pretty little ewer in repoussé copper decorated with red and blue enamel beads imitating coral and turquoise. This type of creation, whose richness of fine quality work restor[...]
Rare coconut shell tattooist's bowl for religious tattoos in temples, black lacquered coconut carved with crowned monkey motif and covered with gold leaf, Mandalay province, late 19th century, Burma, [...]
Chinese rice canteen. Dark red lacquered wood with gold decoration. Bamboo handle. Lid that converts into a bowl. 20th century Original patina Ref: CBL141123 Dim: D 29.5 x H 35 cm
Indonesia, island of Lombok, 1930s/1950s, very pretty carved wooden box. The lid is topped with a lizard worked in very relief and used as a grip. The walls are also decorated with lizards. Very nice [...]
Pretty sphere in bovine bone marquetry on a wooden heart. All the elements are interdependent. Beautiful patina. Second half of the 20th century. Diameter approximately 12 cm.
The ankhus, pick and hook, used by the mahout to direct the elephant, the tabar, blade decorated with the inlay technique on the metal, embedded in an ornate bronze element, are associated in this Ind[...]
Very beautiful meal holder from the Far East in wood and boiled cardboard composed of 4 compartments, decorated with characters.
Some minimal pieces of marquetry missing, but this does not detract fr[...]
Indian Rajasthani Gourd 19th Century Very beautiful piece late 19th century early 20th century beautiful old patina This gourd allowed the transport and conservation of water, artisanal work it shows [...]
Pretty Chinese covered box, all in wood, curved bamboo handle fitted with a small brass handle painted all around with branches and flowers of Japanese apple tree, gold and black decor, good state of [...]
Geisha Bone Dagger 19th Century Very beautiful finely carved piece decorated with birds and plants Wear and tear but very good general condition Free and insured shipping within mainland France
Quality bronze teapot, enhanced with a beautiful medal patina, highly crafted object: flowers, Greek, eight medallions enhanced with deer, dragon of good fortune in a cloudy landscape, double-sided, h[...]
Very beautiful terracotta teapot, Yixing. Beautiful decoration of foliage, branches, and flowers. In good condition, however there is a small lack of petals on the lid. Chinese work from the 20th cent[...]
Beautiful patina of use, strongly marked expression, two pointed incisors, this mask from the middle mountains of Nepal was used during village festivals during which the different human character tra[...]
Very pretty little teapot, hexagonal in shape, with cut sides, green in color. Wide handle and small pouring spout, it is topped with a lid, equipped with a thumb piece of the same shape. Stamped mark[...]
Traditional shape of the padlock in the Himalayan region, this one being particularly ornate with numerous decorative carvings. Made up of three elements that can be defined as the key, the bolt and t[...]
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