Sandstone netsuke in the shape of the mask of the demon Obeshimi, from Noh theater.
The eyes are in white glaze.
Signed “Sekisen” in a cartouche on the reverse.
Japan, 19th century.
Good conditi[...]
Beautiful gold-lacquered terracotta Buddha head with traces of polychromy, half-closed eyes. At the top of the fine curls, the ushnisha from which escapes a flamed rasmi (stylized here), symbol of the[...]
A delightful statuette depicting a rider riding his mount, in terracotta with a turquoise, brown and white glaze known as three colours (sancai).
The horse is standing on an oblong terrace, its head[...]
Pretty 15cm figure, mustard yellow, green and orange glazed terracotta, depicting an old wise man sitting, reading or taking notes, leaving an impression of peace and plenitude.
Good condition, witho[...]
STATUTE showing a DARUMA
Japan, Meiji period (1868 - 1912)
Glazed stoneware
H. 13,5 ; L. 10,5 ; Thickness: 10 cm
(signed on the base)
Statuette of Daruma in polychrome enamelled stoneware pres[...]
Pair of terracotta bricks with traces of polychromy representing for one a character driving his chariot drawn by a horse and for the other a character training his horse.
These two bricks are expo[...]
Figurine representing Daikoku one of the seven kami of happiness, God of commerce and wealth and also linked to Buddhism
represented with his mallet and his bag standing on rice balls
Patinated terr[...]
Terracotta statue of Radha, mistress of Krishna, 19th century, in her traditional position, one but on the hips, the other arm raised Radha, whose name means "prosperity, success", is a symbol of the [...]
Gandhara Style Terracotta Buddha Head Very beautiful excavated piece Work close to ancient productions from present-day Afghanistan Black velvet base Free and insured shipping in metropolitan France
Original terracotta (not a cast) representing a Chinese character in costume, the work on the face is very expressive, the work of sculpture is bold and effective, the arms are not missing, the sculpt[...]
India, 19th century, two superb and atypical polychrome terracotta heads depicting high-ranking characters. One of the heads is annotated Bombay on the reverse and the other Majput. The set is of very[...]
Chinese polychrome terracotta sculpture representing an immortal or pilgrim, a character from the Taoist philosophy, shou lao. Very nice decorative effect for this work in very good original condition[...]
Old tang horse in white and glazed terracotta standing stationary on a rectangular terrace, its head slightly tilted to the side.
Period to be determined (provenance of succession) not appraised.
[...]
Pair of painted terracotta figures dressed in court dress, "called pagodas" on fir socles.
Several similar figures are conserved at the Museum of Ethnology in Boston.
Canton circa 1800, restorations[...]
Large laughing Buddha in glazed terracotta with bronze patina. The Buddha brings in his bag a child, symbol of fertility, happiness and wealth in the house. Japan, late 19th time
Japan late nineteenth century early twentieth. Lovely set of 4 monkey terracotta holding a fruit or a seed ... Very nice work of execution, very cute .... Presented nature in perfect condition. Height[...]
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