Okimono* in carved wood and ivory, representing a fisherman with his fishing rod, a basket filled with fish placed at his feet, signed Tamayuki under the base in a, origin Japan, Meiji period (1868-19[...]
Wooden deer covered with colorful polychromy. It is depicted at the time of the rut. In China, the deer is a symbol of autumn, wealth, and longevity. Representations of wooden deer have been known sin[...]
Polychrome wooden Bodhisattva with a carved pedestal and mandorla. His hands are arranged in a Dhyan gesture or meditation gesture. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Height 66 cm, width 19.5 cm, dept[...]
Direct hewn wood - small dents, cracks from aging. The Ainu are an aboriginal population living in northern Japan. They arrived around the 14th century BC, in the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin; (1000 yea[...]
Rare pair of dancers on a base, Indian origin, in wood, covered with glued fabric and painted in the color of the period, used condition in their natural state,
An antique Balinese wood carving depicting Rawana abducting Sita from the Hindu epic Ramayama. Signed by the artist Gede Tjigoer. Period - 19th century Condition - Numerous losses, cracks and wear see[...]
We are pleased to present an exceptional set of three hand-carved wooden panels from Indochina (Vietnam), dating from the early 20th century. These exceptional pieces demonstrate the authenticity and [...]
Nepalese wooden sculpture with old traces of polychromy. It represents a lama carrying a ritual prayer bell made of two skullcaps tied together. 18th / 19th century period. Used condition, beautiful p[...]
Child Buddha in gilded wood, work from China or Vietnam, from the end of the 19th century, some missing gilding and wood to note due to wear and tear, one hand glued back on
Antique Chinese Bamboo Sculpture Representing the Immortal Cao Guojiu - China, probably early 20th centuryFinely carved bamboo representing the immortal Cao Guojiu holding a pair of castanets. Old tra[...]
Magnificent and exceptional carved wooden statue lacquered in gold and painted from Vietnam measuring 1 meter high by 50cm deep and 65cm wide with removable arms dating from around 1800 or early 19th [...]
The historical Buddha Sakyamuni in the position of taking the earth to witness his victory over the demon Mara, the bhumisparsha mudra. Burma (Myanmar), Shan princely states, late 18th century. H 90 c[...]
An Ittobori Yew Wood Netsuke of a Crouching Frog by Asai Kazuyuki (d. 1865) Japan, Takayama, Hida Province, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615–1868) Dimensions: 3.5 cm high × 2.7 cm wide × 4.5 cm long[...]
Wooden sculpture covered with polychromy and gilding, with inlaid glass decorations. It represents the Buddha Shakyamuni, a historical Buddha who lived in India in the late 6th and early 5th centuries[...]
An architectural element - Nepal, Newar art, Kathmandu Valley, 17th/18th century. Finely carved with the god Narashima. Acquired in Kathmandu by the previous owner in the 1970s. 12cm x 15cm x 6cm. Wei[...]
Okimono wooden sculpture of two mice on a bag and a dora yaki cake in the shape of a sea bream. Symbol of good fortune. The bag is a reference to the bundle of Daikokuten, the god of merchants and pea[...]
China, Lovely panel in red and gold lacquered wood, Decorated with a bas-relief decoration of a small tablet and a vase containing objects, Beautiful patina of time, In good general condition, however[...]
The Buddha depicted in the manifestation of Jambupati, dressed in his royal attire and adorned with jewels. His right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, his face with a serene expression is covered by an elab[...]
Small wooden okimono depicting General Goshisho (Wu Zixu in Chinese), hero of a Chinese legend from the 6th century BC, who, to demonstrate his strength and erudition, holds an incense burner above hi[...]
Japan, Ainu people (Ainu), 19th century, Meiji era or earlier, rare and beautiful polychrome wooden statue depicting a man of the Ainu ethnic group in a standing posture, dressed in a short-sleeved ki[...]
Very pretty polychrome wooden Buddha statuettes from the end of the 18th century. Very beautiful old patina! In their original condition! Small break on the base of one statuette. No missing parts. Ma[...]
Carved wooden rat netsuke. Japan, Meiji era (19th century) 4.5 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm. The netsuke is a traditional Japanese clothing item used to hold various utilitarian objects on the belt of the kimono, o[...]
Large okimono* in carved wood and ivory, representing a fisherman holding his fishing rod, a small basket on his belt and some fish (carp) on his shoulder, signed on the base in a red reserve, from Ja[...]
Okimono in carved wood and ivory Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912 Depicting a female figure in traditional dress holding a basket in her arms, while three monkeys accompany her. The facial expression is [...]
Carved wooden mask depicting a stylized human face, with a high, domed forehead and exaggeratedly expressive features. The entire surface is adorned with raised vegetal motifs that emphasize the facia[...]
An Indian carved wood bust of a Raja, traces of original paint, Rajasthani C18th. This was probably part of a facade of an important building and shows signs of age. Period - 18th century Measurement [...]
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 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[...]
A wooden okimono depicting a monkey with a lively expression. Its attentive gaze is directed towards something that seems to have caught its interest, perhaps an insect in flight.Shunzan signature eng[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
These plump, pastel-colored statuettes represent sumo children practicing kudyo. It is about seeking discipline of the body and the group, while mastering one's gestures. The practitioner seeks a perf[...]
Okimono in carved wood and ivory Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912 Representing a mother and her child She holds a shamisen in one hand, in the other the bachi (shamisen pick) and the child whistles They [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Wooden netsuke depicting a Shinto temple servant, holding in his left hand a folded umbrella in which he shelters and in his right hand a lantern.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition, beautiful an[...]
Lacquered wood netsuke depicting a Shikami mask with an open mouth, a fierce look, and unusual thick, spiral eyebrows.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition, beautiful patina.
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Wooden netsuke representing a set of three clams attached to each other.
Japan, 19th century.
Good condition, beautiful and light patina of use visible on the striations of the shells.
Dimensio[...]
Great Maravijaya Buddha, Burma (Myanmar), late 19th century, Konbaung / Mandalay period. The Awakened One is represented in vajrasana on his double stylized lotus base, his right hand calls the goddes[...]
Large Buddha in the position of taking the earth as a witness, Burma (Myanmar), late 19th century. The Awakened One is represented in vajrasana, his right hand calls the goddess of the Earth to bear w[...]
Antique owl figure, carved in polychrome wood. Probably Burmese or Thai, late 19th century. The eye notches probably received two faceted mica stones. H 34 cm x W 9 cm x D 18 cm Provenance: Estate of [...]
Antique gilded wooden monkey sculpture, eyes made of mica. Burma or Thailand, early 20th century. In Burmese culture, a seated monkey can symbolize obedience or contemplation. It is sometimes seen as [...]
India mid-19th century: Very large carved wooden statue depicting a God in ancient polychrome Very beautiful detail of sculptures Dimensions: H88-26-26
Nepal, early 20th century, very rare miniature phurbu in carved wood with three heads of divinities surmounted by a tiger, the three-pointed blade decorated with three stylized snakes. The old textile[...]
A Large gilded and carved wood figure of Lord Buddha wearing an elaborate crowned headress and seated in bhumisparsa mudra, the Earth Witness Gesture. Beautiful sublime expression.
Period - 19t[...]
Antique Buddha in lacquered wood with remains of gilding. He is seated on a lotus flower base in the posture of Bhumisparsha mudra (taking the Earth to witness). Erosions, traces of fire from ritual u[...]
9 large Burmese antique carved gilt wood panels with mirror inlays depicting the mythical Burmese beast Pyinsarupa
These photos were taken with my iphone in my warehouse where there is not much room[...]
Very beautiful and rare Asian sculpture in polychrome wood representing a bare-chested character. Very beautiful work of artist. Origin to be defined! 40 cm high by 50 cm long and 5 cm thick. Visually[...]
A very beautiful Japanese okimono carved in boxwood representing an old man, seized by a demon. The anatomy is very refined as are the folds of the clothes. The background is signed Toshimitsu (俊光). ([...]
These sculptures are reminiscent of certain chinthe, protective mythological lions found at the entrance to Burmese temples, or even two manusssiha (lion-man hybrid creatures) although their anthropom[...]
Very nice solid wood sculpture, most likely a Hongmu, or ironwood. A beautiful decorative element from mirror or frame. Representing a dragon in the clouds chasing the sacred pearl, in high relief and[...]
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