A Large Thai gilt Bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni with attractive sublime expression. Buddha shown seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra known as the Earth Touching Position. This gesture represents the Bud[...]
Small Indian bronze depicting Skanda - South India, 19th century or earlier In Hinduism, Skanda is the God of war, first son of Shiva. He is depicted here on a base, holding a club in his right hand. [...]
Small Indian bronze depicting a kneeling Krishna - South India, 19th century or earlier Kneeling Krishna is a relatively common iconography of Hinduism called Bala-Krisna. Very beautifully crafted bro[...]
A pair of kibana, carved wooden ornaments used in Japanese Buddhist temples, carved in the shape of mythical lion-like creatures, called shishi.Period: Meiji late 19th century.Dimensions: 21 x 32 x 20[...]
A bronze okimono depicting a majestic elephant running, with its trunk raised. The surface has an extremely realistic texture, which enhances its depth and dynamism.Signed under the base.Period: Meiji[...]
A wooden okimono depicting Bishamonten, the God of warriors and guardian of temples. In one hand he holds a stupa, the pagoda that represents the divine teaching of the Buddha, while in the other he h[...]
Large Antique Indian bronze ardhanarishvara hermaphrodite Hindu deity Shiva Paevati Chola styleArdhanarishvara (Ardhanārīśvara, lit. 'the half-female Lord'), is a form of the Hindu deity Shiva combin[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting a seated, smiling man carrying a bag on his back containing at least two Oni. Meiji period Japan. Height: 5cm. Waiting for Cities
Chinese dignitary carved horn statue Height 18cm Excellent condition, beautiful patina. Price not negotiable. Payment by check or bank transfer. Shipping costs Colissimo France or Mondial Relay 14 eur[...]
Apsaras (นางอัปสรา) are a member of a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist
culture. They were originally a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters,
but, later play the role of a "n[...]
Iguana / lizard one-piece sculpture in a Tagua nut / corozo (vegetable ivory). Dimensions 5.8 cm x 3.7 cm / height 3.6 cm Excellent condition and very good quality, probably origin Japan. Price not ne[...]
Ancient equestrian statuette of an ancestor - Kalash people, Himalayas, Kafiristan (present-day Nuristan) Probably early 20th century or earlier. Carved wooden statuette representing an ancestor on hi[...]
Chinese bronze vase with cloisonné enamels - China, 19th century A vase of rare form and beautiful craftsmanship. Bronze with cloisonné enamels with floral decoration, dragons and auspicious symbols. [...]
Chinese or Vietnamese gilded bronze (or copper) incense burner - South China or Vietnam, circa 1900 Incense burner on its base. The handles are represented by two qilong dragons. Weight of the incense[...]
Chinese bronze incense burner with its lotus-shaped base - Apocryphal mark Xuande, Qing dynasty China Weight of the incense burner 605gr Weight of the base 300gr Height with base 11.5cm Height without[...]
Magnificent pair of Asian gilt bronze incense burners. Crane and turtle decoration, very beautiful gilding and remarkable sculptural work! In two parts. 21 cm high, by 17 cm long. And 15 cm wide. Quit[...]
Ōshima (Katsujiro) JOUN 大島如雲, (1858 – 1940), was a Japanese sculptor and artist, known for his great artistic talent and skill in bronze casting. Ōshima JOUN was born into a family of sculptors and wa[...]
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century Origin: Nepal Description • Material: Patinated bronze, hollow cast • Finish: Dark patina with bronze highlights, localized wear on the reliefs A votive fragment[...]
Signed ivory netsuke representing a fugu, a mythical fish that the Japanese made a choice dish despite the fact that, if poorly prepared, it is deadly. Inlays for the eyes. Japan, late Meiji. Length: [...]
Okimono in carved wood and ivory Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912 Representing a fisherman sitting on a high stool In one hand his fishing rod in the other a carp A net is hung on a bar A basket and a bu[...]
Ivory okimono depicting a standing scholar presenting a kakemono on which the artist's signature is affixed. Japan, Meiji period. Height: 10.5cm. Waiting for Cities
Beautiful Netsuke finely carved in young deer horn, with a small blackened wooden mouse inserted. Late 19th century. Length = 55 mm The Netsuke is a traditional Japanese ornament used to hold the sage[...]
Usubata bronze vase for ikebana, with a removable double container with a very wide flat rim. The body has a relief decoration of a bird of prey and clouds resting on a base made of peony stems, flowe[...]
Large Japanese statuette representing a Geisha in Bronze and cloisonné enamels. Late 19th or early 20th century. Bears a signature in relief under the base. Height: 54 cm. Width: 21 cm.
JAPAN. Pair of gilt bronze soliflore vases. High relief cicada or cricket motif applied to the bellies. Late 19th century / 1900. Dimensions: Height: 28 cm. Base diameter: 4.8 cm. In good used conditi[...]
Large ivory okimono depicting a young woman playing the sakuachi. The head is adorned with a bird of paradise and the sakuachi with a phoenix head. Some age lines, soft patina, signature in a red lacq[...]
Netsuké, very fine, signed. Height: 6.3 cm. Width: 2 cm. Depth: 3 cm. Good condition (it would need a small base to be more stable). Shipping extra: €10, registered for France, thank you.
We present this beautiful Pansu vase from Japan and the 19th century decorated with cloisonné enamels, polychrome on a blue background. Pedestal in patinated bronze, termination of the neck and handle[...]
We present this exceptional cloisonné vase that we believe to be from China. Its particularity is that it is designed with sides on a base that is round, on each side a handle in the shape of an eleph[...]
We present this 19th century Chinese closonné incense burner. The character decorations appear Chinese to me and are made of enamel. The removable lid is a Fö dog. A very decorative incense burner. In[...]
Okimono in bronze, wood and carved ivory Japan, late 19th century Meiji period 1868-1912 Representing a male figure in bronze and finely carved ivory, seated on a wooden stump In one hand he holds a r[...]
Horse and rider in the Tang style in glazed terracotta in its exotic wood presentation box. Broken tail glued back on. China 19th century. Dimensions: horse and rider h: 34cm, l: 27cm. Presentation bo[...]
We present this Asian vase that we believe to be Indochinese, made of patinated bronze and partly decorated with cloisonné enamels, polychrome on a blue background. This vase is in perfect condition. [...]
We present this superb bronze-mounted cloisonné vase from China. It rests on an openwork base. Two handles on the sides in the shape of tiger heads with a large oval-shaped ring in the mouth. At the t[...]
Katabori netsuke in finely carved ivory, representing a witch with two faces (swivel head): one smiling, the other threatening, holding a fish and a cane, signed Gyokuzan, from Japan, Meiji period (18[...]
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a mahout rubbing a baby elephant's leg while a karako clowns around on the little animal's back; perhaps an object is missing from the karako's right hand. Beautiful[...]
Bronze vase decorated using chasing and engraving techniques and relief elements applied in various metals, including copper. The decoration shows birds in flight and sitting on the branches of flower[...]
China 19th century Bronze vase in baluster and square shape, decorated with Taotie masks, the handles are in the shape of fantastic animal heads H 25 cm Width 11.5 cm SDC25CHI001 In good condition, ve[...]
Bronze statuette with brown patina, representing a disciple of the Buddha sitting in meditation on a lotus, he holds a lotus in his hands. Lotus-shaped base. Vietnam, 19th century. Height: 16.5cm
JAPAN - Edo period (1603 - 1868). Kagura mask, long-nosed demon type, in carved monoxide wood, pierced eyes, nostrils and mouth, lacquered red and black, remains of gilding on the teeth and eyes. Slig[...]
Bronze laughing Buddha, 19th century China, index finger of the right hand raised.
The authentic Buddha, Siddharta led six years of strict asceticism to finally realize that the Truth could not be fo[...]
Statue of Shou Xing, China This statue represents Shou Xing, Taoist god of longevity, standing, dressed in a long pleated hooded cloak. His face is turned to the left, and he smooths the end of his lo[...]
Historical Buddha Shankyamuni in copper alloy, Laos, late 18th early 19th century. Elegant copper alloy image representing the Buddha in bhūmisparśa mudrā, characteristic of the kingdom of Luang Praba[...]
Jambupati Buddha (Jambhupati) is a particular form of Buddha. He is depicted in bhumisparsha mudra, adorned, and is venerated in Theravada Buddhism, particularly in Burma. According to legend, Jambhup[...]
This Laotian statue of Buddha in copper alloy from the early 19th century, presents stylistic characteristics that evoke certain Burmese and Siamese influences. Its ornate double lotus base, with its [...]
Small but very well crafted okimono representing a smiling fisherman, kneeling, his trap on his back, tying a lace. Signature in a red lacquer seal. Japan Meiji period. Height: 6cm Waiting Cities
Important Okimono depicting an elderly Cormorant fisherman with two birds and a boy. Japan. Meiji period. Ivory. Marks on the reverse of the base. CITES certificate for commercial activities within th[...]
Ivory netsuke depicting two Go players, seated near a man smoking his kiseru and a karako playing with a small monkey. Signed Ishikawa Komei of the Tokyo school, Japan Meiji period. Length: 6.7cm Heig[...]
Large and magnificent classical wooden Buddha from the Mandalay period. He is seated in vajraparyanka on a base, making the gesture of calling the earth to witness, bhûmisparçamudrâ. He wears a monast[...]
Large lion of Fô in green enameled terracotta with blue highlights. The mythical animal representing the wisdom of the Buddha holds the pearl of eternity under its front paw. Its wide open mouth revea[...]
Large bronze and ivory okimono, chryselephantine, depicting a man playing the shamisen. Small lack in the drawer of its music box. Beautiful wooden base decorated with bamboo leaves. Japan Meiji perio[...]
Thailand/Laos/Siam, 19th century, Gold-lacquered bronze Buddha head, fine arched eyebrows, half-closed eyes and a serene expression, curly hair, on a metal base
Height with base: 30cm
without base: [...]
Pair of Japanese baluster vases in gilded bronze and cloisonné enamels with peony decorations on a turquoise blue background. Period: Late Edo 1604-1868
Wooden netsuke depicting the poet Ono no Komachi in her old age, sitting on a fallen tree trunk.
A legendary Japanese poet from the Heian period, she was considered to be of rare beauty and would bec[...]
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