All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1930
item #1498935
(stock #1-1474)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€975.00
€975.00
Mask of the Noh Theater representing the character of Shishiguchi. This finely carved from wood mask shows a face with powerful features, with polychrome pigments to enhance its fierce expression. Its height: 25.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition.
NOTE: Shishiguchi means litterally "The Lion's Mouth" This mask is mainly used to interpret the spirit of the lion in a scene of "Shakkyo", a Noh play from which all the lion dances of Kabuki theater are originating.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Oceanic : Artifacts : Pre 1950
item #1498521
(stock #1-1473)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€550.00
€550.00
Replacement head, called "kus", finely carved to represent a human head, with realistic features, mouth open, pierced nose with a small (recent) bamboo stick inserted in it, two "earrings" made of textile and raffia. The head is made of wood, with a fine age patina. Papua New Guinea, Asmat, mid 20th century. Height: 25.9 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition.
NOTE: Trophy heads or skulls were used in initiation rites. Wooden heads ("kus") first were carved to re...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : African : Artifacts : Pre 1940
item #1498317
(stock #1-1472)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€450.00
€450.00
Old mask of "gunyeya" type, with typical pointed face. The circular eyes are framed by metal and traces of red textile, the open mouth shows metal teeth. The mustache is evoked with animal skin on the upper lips, and the beard is made of red textile and animal hair. Finally, a sùmall bell is attached to the chin. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan ethnic group. Height: 28 cm in total. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Obvious signs of use and old age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1940
item #1498286
(stock #1-1471)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€450.00
€450.00
Dry lacquer mask of the Gigaku traditional theater, finely made and lacquered in black and red colour, representing the character of an old man, with a long aquiline nose, open mouth showing teeth, large smile, very long ears, deep wrinkles all over the face. Inside the mask, a paper label with description of the mask and signature of the artist. Japan, early 20th century. Height: 25.2 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1700
item #1497712
(stock #1-1470)
Statue of Buddha, his face reflecting a profound inner serenity, wearing monk's robes, sitting on an elevated throne, his hands in "bhumisparsa mudra". Slightly eroded alabaster. Height: 24.4 cm. Very good condition.
Note: The statue was hollowed out inside, a feature which is quite rare, such statues being carved outside only.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Paintings : Pre 1837 VR
item #1497710
(stock #1-1469)
Ancient scroll painting representing Hell, with, at the center, King Yan, the God of Death and the ruler of Diyu surrounded by his assistants, among which the Judge of the Souls with his book listing every soul. Below are shown other judges, and demons which torture souls which were judged as not worthy of the heaven of the gods. This polychrome painting on paper was done in the early part of the 19th century, by an artist belongning the Yao ethnic minority residing in the South of China. Its he...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1837 VR
item #1496827
(stock #1-1467)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€150.00
€150.00
Three miniature primitive statues depicting Hindu gods, one sitting on a oval throne in praying posture, the other one sitting on a slightly elevated circular throne holding his attributes, and the third one sitting on a square base also holding his attributes. Bronze, with fine age patinas. Height: 42 mm, 37 mm and 31 mm. Good condition despite signs of great age.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1970
item #1496826
(stock #1-1466)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€195.00
€195.00
Pair of amulets, with typical faces and postures, legs slightly bent, unusual feet. Wood, with fine dark patina. Indonesia, Borneo Island, Dayak Peoples. Height: 21.8 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: acquired in Singapore from a dealer specialising in tribal art and antiques in 1982.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre AD 1000
item #1496771
(stock #1-1465)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€475.00
€475.00
Miniature statue of a dignitary, in formal attire, kneeling, with joined hands. Bronze, with fine age patina. China, Han dynasty. Height: 9.4 cm. Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1492
item #1496770
(stock #1-1464)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€375.00
€375.00
Miniature statue of a standing flautist, in formal robes, holding his flute with both hands. Bronze, with a beautiful red and green patina. China, Tang dynasty. Height: 7.5 cm. Obvious signs of great age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Pre AD 1000
item #1496769
(stock #1-1463)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€290.00
€290.00
Rare and beautiful seal made of banded agate, of circular shape, with an intaglio design representing the bust of a king surrounded by a greek inscription. Diameter: 2.7 cm. Slight abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1940
item #1496657
(stock #1-1462)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€175.00
€175.00
Very rare amulet made from a wild boar tooth, animal hair tainted in red and ropes. Northern India, Naga Peoples, early 20th century. Total height: 26 cm. Good condition despite obvious signs of age.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1496594
(stock #1-1461)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€195.00
€195.00
A pair of antique architectural ornaments, in the form of mythical birds. Heavy wood, with fine age patina with a dark colour probably due to soot. Nepal, 15/16th century, maybe older. Height: 34.8 cm. Good condition. Provenance: acquired in Nepal in 1975.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1496462
(stock #1-1460)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€425.00
€425.00
Gilt bronze miniature of a standing character (a deity, if so God Baal?) with arms half raised, his hands holding ritual objects. Phoenicia, ca. 1000 B.C. Height: 83 mm. Gilding partly missing, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1496430
(stock #1-1459)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00
€350.00
Statue of a household protecting deity, with minimalist features, standing in "namaste" posture. Wood, with dark patina probably due to soot. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 44.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some abrasion dua to age. Provenance: collected in situ in 1976.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR
item #1496408
(stock #1-1458)
Himalayan altar dedicated to Buddha, with an elaborate arch with two pillars resting on two lions. The Buddha himself is represented standing on a lotus, in "varada mudra", and is surmounted by a small Amithaba Buddha above his head. Bronze, with fine age patina. Nepal, early 19th century. Height: 20.5 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1496387
(stock #1-1457)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€1,800.00
€1,800.00
A superbly cast mat weight, of circular form, with a fine decoration in relief representing a tiger attacking a large bird. The weight is made of bronze, with a beautiful red and green patina (a sign of great age). China, Han Dynasty. Dimensions: height: 6 cm, diameter of base: around 4.3 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Pre AD 1000
item #1496386
(stock #1-1456)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€225.00
€225.00
A pair of cylinder form long beads, one of dark blue colour, the other one of dark green colour, both decorated with geometric designs surrounding "eye" motives. Phoenician period mosaic glass, 6th to 4th century B.C. Some soil encrustation, otherwise good condition.
NOTE: in several different ancient civilisations, be they of the Middle or Far East regions, the "eye" design was used since early times to protect against evil spirits.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR
item #1496335
(stock #1-1455)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€290.00
€290.00
A pair of Architectural ornaments carved in relief to represent female dancers, with symmetrical postures, inside niches. Wood, with age patina. Nepal, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 29.7 cm. Provenance: acquired in Hong Kong from an antique dealer in 1989.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1910
item #1496233
(stock #1-1454)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€325.00
€325.00
Superb censer, richly decorated in relief with a chimera head on each side, the eight Buddhist symbols surrounded by foliage, the whole surmounting two levels of stylised lotuses. Reign mark beneath. White brass (or silver alloy) with a fine age patina. China, Qing Dynasty Guangxu period (1875-1908). Very good condition. NOTE: the censer is quite heavy.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1495948
(stock #1-1453)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€700.00
€700.00
Finely cast statue, with nice details, of Sadaksari Lokeshvara 'also knwon as Kharchheri, the "Lord of the Six Syllables" belonging to the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". Sadaksari is sitting on a lotus throne, and has four arms. In one hand he holds the "akshamala", which serves to count the number of times the mantra is spoken. In the other hand he holds the lotus of absolute purity. Furthermore, he holds the magic jewel Cintamani in front of his chest. Finally, his spiritual father, Amithaba, is...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1837 VR
item #1494907
(stock #1-1452)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€290.00
€290.00
Statue of a household protecting deity or ancestor, sitting on a rounded base, his head with an unusual pointed top, his hands in "namaste" posture. Wood, with fine age patina. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 33.5 cm. Strong abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition. Provenance: collected in Kathmandu in 1974.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1800
item #1494906
(stock #1-1451)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€250.00
€250.00
Antique statue of Hindu deity, her hands joined in front,of her belly, standing on a rounded base. Wood with fine age patina. India, 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1837 VR
item #1494905
(stock #1-1450)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€975.00
€975.00
Finely carved, large statue of Hindu god Vishnu, wearing a high crown, jewels, dhoti and sandals, holding his four attributes (club, chakra, conch shell and lotus flower) in his four hands, and standing on a semi circular pedestal. Wood, with remnants of the original polychromy. India, 19th century. Height: 49 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1700
item #1494904
(stock #1-1449)
Very old mask of the Kyogen traditional theater representing the character of Bishamon, with a very fierce expression enhanced by finely, well detailed, carved features. Wood, with traces of the original colouring. Japan, early Edo period. Height: 21 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand.
NOTE: Bishamon, or Bishamon-Ten, is one of the four guardians of Buddhism, often shown at the entrance of temples.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Glass : Pre 1837 VR
item #1494582
(stock #1-1448)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00
€350.00
Statue made of glass representing the Buddha Akshobhya, in monk's robes, sitting on a lotus throne and backed against a lotus mandorla, holding a vajra in his joined hands. China, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century. Height: 10.2 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1837 VR
item #1494041
(stock #1-1447)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00
€350.00
Rare architectural ornament, with an unusual form, representing a chimera or mythical bird with a human head, half human - half bird, standing on a rounded base and backed by a pillar. Eroded wood, fine age patina. India, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 18.8 cm. Very good condition. A highly unusual piece.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Ceramics : Pre AD 1000
item #1493404
(stock #1-1446)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€250.00
€250.00
Ceramic cup, with handpainted decoration representing a human being in formal dress holding flowers with his hands, framed by a circular geometric design around the rim. Islamic art of Khurasan, or Khorasan, 8th to 10th centuries. Diameter: 13.4 cm. Height: 4.1 cm. Good condition despite a few chips and an old accident around the rim.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1910
item #1493399
(stock #1-1445)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00
€350.00
Statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, fine details, with a pointed usnisa, his hands in "bhumisparsa mudra", sitting on an elevated lotus throne. The statue is made of silver foil on a terracotta core. Laos, early 20th century, maybe earlier. Height: 13.6 cm. Very good condition despite a tiny chip on the lower left side of the throne.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1700
item #1492898
(stock #1-1444)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€1,250.00
€1,250.00
Delicately carved head of Fuxi, wearing an elaborate cap, his beautifully detailed face showing a slight smile. Wood, with remnants of superimposed layers of colouring. Remains of animal hair under the nose and chin to represent mustache and beard. Votive box (closed) at the back. China, Ming Dynasty period, 17th century. Height: 30 cm. The head is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some flaking of the colouring.
NOTE 1: Fuxi, also called Nuo Gong, with his wife Nüw...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1492
item #1492770
(stock #1-1443)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€1,500.00
€1,500.00
A fine group of three gilt bronze belt plates, of slightly rectangular form, each bearing a decoration in relief representing a musician playing an instrument. Gilt bronze, with a nice patina, partly green, partly reddish. China, Tang dynasty. Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 cm. Very good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Pre AD 1000
item #1492533
(stock #1-1442)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€650.00
€650.00
Terracotta vase, of elaborate form, with a polychrome decoration, painted around the body, representing eight birds. Indus Valley Civilisation, Harappan Culture, 3300-1700 B.C. Height: 6.7 cm, outside diameter: 12.1 cm. A few chips, some soil encrustation, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Paris auction sale 1969.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800
item #1492428
(stock #1-1441)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€325.00
€325.00
Very rare Japanese comic demon Buaku Kyogen mask dating from the early Edo Period, the golden age of Noh Drama. The Buaku mask is a Kyogen version of the Noh Beshimi character. Kyogen were short, humorous skits performed between Noh acts to lighten the mood. The heavily knit brows and wide leering grimace are wonderful characteristics of this mask. It is covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer). It is brilliantly carved, accentuating the depth of his eye sockets, and adding a sens...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1800
item #1492371
(stock #1-1440)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€325.00
€325.00
Wood mask of the Gigaku theater representing Konju, a figure in ancient Gigaku dance. The finely carved mask shows a very strong expression. Japan, early Edo period. Height: 18 cm. Beautiful age patina. Some abrasion, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand.
NOTE: Gigaku theater is one of the most ancient dramatic arts in Japan, performing ritual dance, mime and music, and taking place inside Buddhist temples. This ritual show, during which comic, profane an...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR
item #1492288
(stock #1-1439)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€490.00
€490.00
Partly gilt wood statue of Buddhist goddess Sho Kannon Bosatsu (one of the many forms of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara), wearing formal robes, and a diadem with a small stylised Amithaba on the front, standing, her hands joined to hold a bowl. The goddess face reflects a profound meditation. Fine age patina. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Old insect attack on the right side (no more danger), otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre 1960
item #1492230
(stock #1-1438)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€700.00
€700.00
Old mask of the "gunyeya" type, used for ritual running competitions, with eyebrows in slight relief, round eyes, protruding large nose and lips, small chin. Multiple perforations around the rim for attachment of hair and beard, both missing. Wood, with fine age patina. Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan ethnic group, first half of 20th century. Height: 25.5 cm. Small accidents, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Paris auction sale 1971.