Small architectural element with a finely carved relief decor showing a couple in erotic embrace. Wood, with nice patina. Nepal, early 17th century maybe earlier. Height: 26,5 cm. The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Erosion due to great age, otherwise very good condition.

Unusual architectural element, carved in the form of a smiling man standing on the head of a water buffalo ("carabao"). This element was part of the decoration inside a house. Wood, semi glossy patina. Indonesia, Flores Island, mid 20th century. Height: 44 cm. The element is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some remnants of insect infestation (no danger).

Architectural element which was probably the top part of a household altar. This element --- which represents a protecting ancestor head surmounted by a symbolic coiffe --- is resting on a squarish base. The piece is made of wood with a nice age patina. Indonesia, Leti Island. Height: 57 cm. Partial loss on the top, erosion, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: old French provincial collection. IMPORTANT: owing to the size and weight of the piece, please consult us on the shipping cost. ...

Architectural element with an unusual decoration representing a bird with a human head. Wood, fine age patina. India, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 18.8 cm. Very good condition. A rare piece.

An archaic style vase with crackle-glaze and simulated metal mounts. On the base is the apocryphal mark of the 15th Century (Ming) Chenghua emperor but this item was made much later , in the 19th Century, probably during the reign of the Tongzhi emperor (1862-1874) when this style was first introduced. Condition - excellent no damage and no restoration. 30cm (11.75 inches) high. Weight - 1.1kg (2lb8oz). 19世纪 仿古风青花三铁观音...

Good white nephrite reproduction of Western Zhou to Han Dynasty of an oval shaped Jade Bi with Chilong mythical beasts. Considering that an original would be over $100,000 USD, this the next best thing. L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in.L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in. Free shipping.

Archaic Indian stone fragment carving of a woman's upper half, sitting on Custom Iron stand. Strands of beads cascade down her shapely front. Her outstretched arms are fragmented at the elbows. Reticulated designs are carved behind her. Custom made iron stand is included. Dates between 6th-8th century. Size: 13" H x 12" W x 7.5" D (17" H on stand)

Light tan hand carved nephrite ewer. Carved from a single jade boulder with depictions or carved mythical creature on handle and ritual symbols. These symbols are significant for their auspicious meanings.
The ancient Chinese considered jade the most precious of all materials, prizing it more than gold, silver or bronze. Sophisticated jade and lapidary production techniques had already been mastered by the Neolithic era, and the love of jade, which some anthropologists consider a definin...

This jade carving depicts two dragons, seated back to back and is, as best I can tell, the real deal. Not only are there no signs whatsoever of modern tooling, but each of the holes at the snout has been drilled from both sides, using a conical bit. The jade itself does not lie 100% flat, which would be another "telltale" of modern production. Instead, it is slightly curved. Dating archaic jade is, of course, extremely difficult, so please have a close look at the photos and feel free to ask any...

An archaic Chinese jade cyclindrical ring with holes for metal inserts.

Date: Archaic

Dimensions: 2" diameter

Magnificent pottery Ding. The long legs and “cockscomb” design where, the legs join the body, are in keeping with bronze vessels from the Zhou to Warring States period, which pottery pieces were trying to emulate. There are traces of a repetitive meandering impressed band below mid circumference. The body is thinly potted with very light gray clay and originally had a dark gray slip applied to the outside (the original gray slip is still intact in the cavity). All the legs and one ha...

This masterful rendition of an idilic landscape done in the Nanga style of Chinese painting is spread across three canvases titled 1) “Arashiyama” (A district nestled at the foot of Kyoto’s eastern mountain range), 2) “Kyomizu-dera” (One of Kyoto’s most iconic temples located in the western foothills), and 3) “Tatsuta” (An area west of Kyoto on the edge of Lake Biwa, known for its expansive fields of lotus flowers). These three actual places are used as the inspiration for this f...

A Very Rare 6 Korean Traditional Men/Women Outdoor Amusements(Genre)(풍속화-남녀유락도(男女遊樂圖) Paintings by정재(鼎齋), 최우석(Choi WooSuk/崔禹錫/1899-1964) artist’s sign and two seals, each painting framed. dated: 기사년 (己巳年), 1929년 These 6 unique outdoor amusements (Genre) with men and women: 1) playing musical instruments, 2) dancing with long swords with instruments, 3) a boy and attendances performance with a big drum and women donating moneys, 4)...

A very rare covered box with high foot alike or similar with stem cup shape, decorated incised to the top of lotus design and classic scroll below. Possibly Five Dynasty to Northern Song period. Condition is very good, no any chips, no crack and free from any restoration. Height: 9 cm and Diameter: 11,8 cm.

A very rare Meiping with nice shape, decorated with reversed a white on black and to the other side with a white on brown of floral scrolls flanked by also reversed of petals pattern to shoulder and base lower part. Possibly Yuan/Ming Dynasty 14th to 16th century, Cizhou ware. Condition is perfect with no any crack, no any chip and free from restoration. Height:

A rare boat-shaped object, decorated with sitting figure in front of small cabin and crescent moon, covered overall with bluish-green tone Qingbai ware. Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century. Condition reduce to the figure and minor re-glued, otherwise is perfect. Long: 20cm (fitted box available).

A Rare Qinghai dish with flower shaped rim, decorated with molded incised Lotus scroll to the center and ribs to cavetto side. Yuan Dynasty 13th-14th century found at one of the Island in Indonesia archipelago. Condition with small U shape invisible restored, nothing missing piece, otherwise is overall good condition. Diameter: 19,5 cm.

A very rare Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century blue and white Meiping, with very well shaped, decorated with three figures to the center among the garden view. flanked to upper side surrounded by classic scrolls and continuously lotus patterns, lower part with classic scrolls and lotus panels.