A fascinating pair of polychrome wooden masks, probably Balinese or Javanese Topeng masks. These masks appear to represent royal or noble figures. Asia, late 19th century
Carved wood, with an arch that has been reattached. Krishna has lost his flute. Traces of lateral fixings are visible. The cow licking Krishna's foot is an iconographic representation linked to the ve[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting Shōki restraining an oni by the horn as it attempts to flee.Incised signature beneath the feet.Period: Edo period, 19th centuryDimensions: 5.1 × 3.5 × 2.3 cmCondition: Very[...]
A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a shishi (mythical lion-dog). The figurine is finely carved, with meticulous detail and a warm, natural patina. An oval cartouche bearing the signature 玉山 (Gyokuza[...]
A very rare and magnificent decorative table windscreen or panel, hand-carved rosewood, China or Indochina, circa 1850-1900, 19th century. The base is decorated with a tree trunk on a rocky outcrop, b[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting Shōki with a small oni attempting to escape his sight. The oni clings to Shōki’s hat in search of refuge, while Shōki strides forward holding his sword firmly in his right [...]
Beautiful wooden sculpture depicting an Asian figure! Made from solid wood root. Excellent quality craftsmanship! Dimensions: 27 cm high by 13 cm wide at the base.
Important antique carved wood sculpture depicting a Taoist or immortal figure standing in a dynamic and expressive pose. The bearded face, with its intense gaze, possesses a powerful expressiveness ch[...]
Small carved wooden panel depicting figures in the middle of a palace surrounded by trees. Cantonese work, China, late 19th century. Probably a box lid. Traces of glue on the back. Antique patina. Min[...]
Height: 33 cm. Secure packaging and tracked shipping. France: €15. Worldwide: €20. We are available to answer any questions; please contact us by phone (+33 7 67 01 11 47) or email (paymal.michel@gmai[...]
A very beautiful item that has suffered some wear and tear due to age. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. France: €15, Worldwide: €20. We are available to answer any questions; please conta[...]
A ceremonial float decoration depicting a chimera. Carved wood. Brown patina from use. Burma - 19th century. Sold with a custom-made patinated brass base. Inv. # 2663
A boxwood netsuke depicting a seated monkey in the act of putting on an inverted Okame mask, which it holds up before its face, signed Shinzan.
Incised signature to the reverse.
Period: Meiji period[...]
A Japanese wooden sculpture in the form of a sphere, featuring a dragon carved in high relief and fully in the round, wrapping entirely around the surface. The sphere may be interpreted symbolically a[...]
A rare and large statue with a horse's head and human body, representing Kalki, the last avatar of the god Vishnu. Made of wood with traces of polychromy, it is displayed on its original base (a table[...]
JAPAN - Meiji Period (1868-1912). Noh theater mask depicting the character Fukai, carved from monoxide-treated hinoki wood. Oval in shape, with a smooth, high forehead, half-closed eyes, and high eyeb[...]
Representation of the Chinese God of Happiness Fu Xing - China or Indochina, 19th century. Red and gold lacquered wood sculpture. As is often the case, Fu Xing (the Chinese God of Happiness) is depict[...]
JAPAN - Meiji Period (1868-1912). Noh theater mask depicting the character Fukai, carved from monoxide hinoki wood. Our mask, formerly polychrome, has been stripped, revealing the wood grain, but it r[...]
Charming small Chinese high-relief in carved, painted, and gilded wood, dating from the 19th century. Note: there is a chip in the upper right corner. Height: 13 cm Length: 7 cm Width: 4.5 cm
Netsuke – A nice and amusing model of a small monkey seated, dressed with a beautiful and long robe, puting his hand on his mouth. Fine details of sculpture. Dimensions : 4 x 2,5 cm. Japan Edo (1603-1[...]
Early 19th-century Indian votive statuette. Carved in the round from hardwood, it depicts an anthropomorphic female figure seated on a stylized architectural throne. The body is rendered in a frontal [...]
A Japanese ivory vase from the Meiji period (1868-1912) with a relief depicting an elephant attacked by two tigers. It rests on a carved wooden base in the shape of an elephant. Height: 60 cm. This is[...]
Wooden sculpture depicting a bodhisattva. Dressed in a long robe, he has a gentle face. In accordance with Buddhist principles, he aspires to attain Buddhahood by leading a life guided by goodness, co[...]
Sculpture depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin wearing a long golden robe. Her hands are placed horizontally at waist level, in a gesture of offering or supporting a gift, typical of representations of t[...]
Polychrome wooden sculpture depicting Guanyin, seated beneath an altar, holding a bird and a vase symbolizing compassion and healing. She is the embodiment of compassion and kindness. In good conditio[...]
Water Buffalo Oriental Wooden Sculpture With Horns 1800, antique and fascinating animal figure of Bubalus bubalis domestic water buffalo, an important symbolic and functional figure in Southeast Asian[...]
Water Buffalo Oriental Wooden Sculpture With Horns 1800, antique and fascinating animal figure of Bubalus bubalis domestic water buffalo, an important symbolic and functional figure in Southeast Asian[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting Hotei with a karako inside his large sack, closed at the top with a knot. The god is shown with a smiling face and rounded body, while the exterior of the sack is decorated[...]
Statuette of a seated Buddha in the bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching posture), his right hand lightly touching the ground, his left resting on his knees. The face features almond-shaped eyes, full fe[...]
A Chinese sage surrounded by a child and animals, carved in wood, dating from the 19th century. Beautiful patina. Good condition. Dimensions: height 41cm, base 19cm
A bas-relief carved from wood covered with lacquer and gilding. It depicts a vase decorated with fish and plants. At the top, beautiful lingzhi mushrooms are visible, while on the sides are pomegranat[...]
Wooden netsuke, an incredible miniature of this boat with movable openings, populated by various figures and whose hull is engraved with tiny calligraphy, likely a poem. Natural himotoshi. Japan, 19th[...]
Pair of Chinese carved wooden panels from the private collection of Maurice Rheims' apartment. Maurice Rheims (1910–2003) was a prominent French auctioneer, art historian, and writer. A member of the [...]
China, late 19th century, Qing dynasty. Guanyin seated, holding the answering pearl. The bodhisattva is depicted seated, wearing a flowing gold cloak with pronounced folds. Her right hand holds a sphe[...]
Wooden netsuke depicting a cicada on a nut. The particularly striking realism of this piece is noteworthy, especially in details such as the insect's wing membranes. Japan, 19th century. Good conditio[...]
Great Buddha Maravijaya BurmaShan State18th-19th centuryThe Buddha is depicted seated on a tall, stepped pedestal, legs crossed in the vajraparyanka position, his right hand resting on his knee in bhu[...]
Charming small wooden netsuke depicting three miniature mushrooms placed side by side. Japan, 19th century. Very good condition, beautiful patina. Natural Himotoshi between the mushroom stems.Dimensio[...]
Beautiful Chinese carved, lacquered, and gilded wooden panel from the 19th century. Please note: - The panel has been restored (the two panels that make it up have been reattached). - Wear to the gild[...]
Good condition. Small chip on the second sword: see photos. Height: 75 cm, Width: 25 cm. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. France: €15, Worldwide: €20. We are available for any questions; [...]
Imposing Maravijaya Buddha in carved wood, covered with wine-colored lacquer and gilding. Burma (Myanmar), Shan princely states, Konbaung period (1752-1885). He is represented in vajrāsana, seated on [...]
Bodhisattva statue - a figure bringing wisdom and compassion to mankind. The Bodhisattva sits in the lotus position, hands placed one on top of the other, palms upwards, thumbs together - a meditation[...]
A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a straw hat to protect against the bean throwing.
The himotoshi is pierced through the large hat.
Peri[...]
Guanyin with her child sitting on a hotel, late 18th or early 19th century. Height 33 cm, Width 14 cm. In its original condition, insect holes, broken, glued, missing parts.
A Chinese carved heather root statuette from the 19th century, depicting a wise man on a cloud, represented by the intertwining of the roots. The two wooden parts are fixed via two small metal rods.Di[...]
A "Curiosity" imported from China at the end of the 19th century of a Chinese Wise Dignitary, well carved and of good size with pretty polychromy, on smoothed wood. A singular presence worthy of an "A[...]
Sculpture of Buddha Shakyamuni made in the Mandalay style in polychrome, gilded and inlaid wood. Buddha represented standing, arms outstretched. Rich robe decorated with decorations inlaid with colore[...]
Representation of the Buddha Amida. The figure is placed on a high pedestal decorated with a mandorla which underlines the infinite light of the wisdom of the Buddha. Japan (?), 19th century. Gilded w[...]
JAPAN, Meiji period (1868-1912) STATUETTE in gilded lacquered wood. Representing the Buddha Amida, standing on his lotus, protected by his mandorla, his hands in vitarka-mudra Height: 53 cm (one hand [...]
The mask is carved from a single piece of very light wood, covered with gofun (oyster shell powder and animal glues) and pigments coloring the face "au naturel". The face represented belongs to a jovi[...]
Image of the Buddha Bhaishajyaguru (Master healer, Medicine Buddha) in gilded wood, black lacquer with decorations and ornaments of glass beads, Burma (Myanmar), Konbaung period, 18th/19th century. An[...]
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