All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1950
item #1346545
(stock #T-P2H )
Bhadrakalpa
€ 70.00
€ 70.00
Cigarette holder made from a stag antler ; L : 9c
Bhadrakalpa
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Nepalese house protective figure, beautifuly eroded by the elements and time.
Probably Jajarkot region. H : 39 cms. Cf pic.6 (JP Girolami) : Jumla region, chetri house
Probably Jajarkot region. H : 39 cms. Cf pic.6 (JP Girolami) : Jumla region, chetri house
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1436299
(stock #S-1SL )
Bhadrakalpa
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Small bronze statue from Sri Lanka, typical of the Ceylonese style. H : 10,5 cms, 19Th C, Sri Lanka
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1229721
(stock #M-T1C)
Bhadrakalpa
€ 1500.00
€ 1500.00
Big "Bianlian" Nuo mask of Tudi Gong, the "God of soil" and grains, essential in an agrarian country. He is the main actor in Wunuo cult, usually represented with a smiling face, and long eyebrows and beard often missing or replaced later; when missing, we can see holes where the hair was fastened.
Bianlian means face changing: this mask has an articulated jaw which could be animated by the wearer.
Traces of ancient pigments on the cap of this very old and heavy hardwood m...
Bianlian means face changing: this mask has an articulated jaw which could be animated by the wearer.
Traces of ancient pigments on the cap of this very old and heavy hardwood m...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1472427
(stock #CTBR-P1SI)
Bhadrakalpa
180.00 euros
180.00 euros
Very old brass toggle of a boy holding an offrand ? ; the ring for hanging has completly disapeared. H : 4,5 cms
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1229713
(stock #CTBR-C1SI)
Bhadrakalpa
€ 100.00
€ 100.00
Brass toggle of a horse; excellent and vivid craftsmanship.
Beautiful patina, perfect condition (see pix). 19th C. or before. L: 5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
Beautiful patina, perfect condition (see pix). 19th C. or before. L: 5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800
item #1336091
(stock #CTBR-C1D )
Bhadrakalpa
€ 200.00
€ 200.00
Brass toggle of a horse; excellent and vivid craftsmanship.
Beautiful patina, partially oxidized, perfect condition (see pix). Before 19th C. L: 5,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
Beautiful patina, partially oxidized, perfect condition (see pix). Before 19th C. L: 5,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1230052
(stock #CTBR-P3SI)
Bhadrakalpa
€ 120.00
€ 120.00
Brass toggle of a male baby wearing an apron and holding an ingot.
Symbol of fertility and wealth, and expression of the desire for a male descendant. Very appreciated wedding present.
Excellent craftsmanship, beautiful patina, perfect condition (see pix). H: 4,5 cms.19th C. or before. TCT 245 (see Bibliography)
Symbol of fertility and wealth, and expression of the desire for a male descendant. Very appreciated wedding present.
Excellent craftsmanship, beautiful patina, perfect condition (see pix). H: 4,5 cms.19th C. or before. TCT 245 (see Bibliography)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1336088
(stock #CTBR-S4SI )
Bhadrakalpa
€ 200.00
€ 200.00
Brass toggle of a monkey; expresses the wish for high office. Excellent and vivid craftsmanship.
Beautiful patina, perfect condition. 19Th C. or before. H : 3,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
Beautiful patina, perfect condition. 19Th C. or before. H : 3,5 cms. TCT 244 (see Bibliography)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1900
item #1291514
(stock #MAB-C1H)
Bhadrakalpa
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Big antique cantonese puppet of a man ; very fine features, worn cloth (holes, patches) with brodery (a lot missing at the back) and Chinese characters inside (see pix) ; the piece of bamboo supporting the cloth is present. One hand only, also very old.
H of head : 13 cms and W : 10 cms, South of China, 19th C.
H of head : 13 cms and W : 10 cms, South of China, 19th C.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1272077
(stock #D-4D)
Bhadrakalpa
€ 120.00
€ 120.00
Old Chinese boxwood compass (luopan, zhinanzhe) used for fengshui (geomancy); covered with beautiful Chinese characters and symbols; beautiful patina with usual wear and tear, L: 9,5 cms, W: 4,5 cms.
It works fine; don't forget that in China, the red pointer indicates the South.
It works fine; don't forget that in China, the red pointer indicates the South.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1900
item #1291291
(stock #MAB-G1T )
Bhadrakalpa
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Beautiful and tall glove puppet ; every part is ancient, the head being the oldest part, at least 19thC.
H. of the puppet : 45 cms, H. of the head ( to the base of the neck): 11 cms, W. of the head : 5 cms . South of China.
H. of the puppet : 45 cms, H. of the head ( to the base of the neck): 11 cms, W. of the head : 5 cms . South of China.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1183640
(stock #M-TK1D)
Bhadrakalpa
€ 500.00
€ 500.00
Big "Tunkou" of Kaishan, he who "Opens the mountain", clears it; God of mountains with a terrifying face (horns, fangs) who leads the procession during the ceremony organised for the clearing of a new field or building of a new rice field; his fierce face is intended to repulse the bad spirits (and the dangerous wild animals?).
Tunkou or "Mouth who swallows" the demons, the bad spirits; terrifying mask for hanging on the Nuo temple's door or above the main altar. Some of them for hanging ...
Tunkou or "Mouth who swallows" the demons, the bad spirits; terrifying mask for hanging on the Nuo temple's door or above the main altar. Some of them for hanging ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900
item #1261722
(stock #CTP-P1D)
Bhadrakalpa
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Jade toggle of a boy holding a lingzhi fungus, symbol of longevity. Protective and lucky charm.
Light green jade (he tian bai yu). Beautiful patina, perfect condition. H: 4 cms. Qing, 19th C. TCT 196 (see Bibliography)
Light green jade (he tian bai yu). Beautiful patina, perfect condition. H: 4 cms. Qing, 19th C. TCT 196 (see Bibliography)
Bhadrakalpa
€ 180.00
€ 180.00
Hand painted antique Chinese lasts for lotus sleepers ; they can be open to hold a piece of tissue with perfume. L : 10c, H : 10c
Bhadrakalpa
€ 180.00
€ 180.00
Antique Chinese leather lotus sleepers ; they have probably been the possesion of a rich and modern lady in Shanghai or Guangzhou at the beginning of the 20th C. L : 20c, H : 9c
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1900
item #1380561
(stock #MAC-C1N )
Bhadrakalpa
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Very old Chinese Shadow Puppet of a General; very thick water buffalo leather. Beautiful headdress with animal and complete original costume.
Old native repairs with leather and metal in headdress, neck and banner (see pix) ; 33 cms. Sha'anxi, 19th C. or before.
Old native repairs with leather and metal in headdress, neck and banner (see pix) ; 33 cms. Sha'anxi, 19th C. or before.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1920
item #1461252
(stock #MAC-C1C )
Bhadrakalpa
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Puppet of a Mandarin. Beautiful costume ( dragoon), part of headdress mobile ,
Old native repairs with metal at the left leg, some old leather's ties (see pix), Sha'anxi. 19th C. 31 cms
Old native repairs with metal at the left leg, some old leather's ties (see pix), Sha'anxi. 19th C. 31 cms