Asian art auctions
Porcelain, enamel paints, bronze, height 27.5, dia. 23.5 cm Signed in red stamp in enamel, Chinese ideograms: Da Qing Daoguang Nian Zhi Asking price 400 Estimate 500 - 600 ask about the object
Porcelain, underglaze cobalt, enamel paints, height 14 cm Signed in underglaze cobalt: Chinese ideograms; Kangxi Nian Zhi Asking price 150 Estimate 250 - 300 ask about the object
Oriental cabinet from the Far East - China 1980s- 1990s It is made of exotic wood brass fittings and carved panels of natural jade Inside the sepet are hidden drawers, lined with silk The item is fully original without damage Very good condition Dimensions : height 21.5 [cm] , width 15 [cm] , depth 12 [cm].
Bronze, height 17.5 cm Condition: no attribute in right hand Asking price 150 Estimate 400 - 500 ask about the object
Hon zukuri, iori mune , chu kissaki, itame hada, very active nioideki hamon with many hataraki, illegible signature, in kuronuri saya koshirae, fuchi kashira with turtle motif. Attrib. Sue-koto, 16th century, length 80 cm.Hon zukuri, iori mune , chu kissaki, itame snake, very active nioideki hamon with many hataraki, illegible signature, in kuronuri saya koshirae, fuchi kashira with turtle mot...
Scroll, water paints, paper; 80 x 34.5 cm (composition) Asking price 600 Estimate 800 - 1000 inquire about the object
Porcelain, underglaze cobalt, H 3.5, sr. 5.5 cm Condition: two cracked Asking price 600 Estimate 1000 - 1200 ask about the object
Brass, 72 mm, hinged lid Asking price 400 Estimate 500 - 600 inquire about the object
GATHERING OF SOULS BY A DEMONWater paints, paper pasted on cardboard; 31 x 45 cm Asking price 300 Estimate 500 - 600 inquire about the object
Wood, papier mache, lacquer, mother of pearl, bone, brass, silk, glass; 9 x 28 x 20.5 cm Asking price 1000 Estimate 1200 - 1500 ask for object
CZAPLAUkiyoe, color woodcut, paper; 21.8 x 24 cm Asking price 200 Estimate 400 - 500 ask for object
Bronze, height 26 cm Signed with Chinese ideograms Condition: shoulder of deer horns, one elephant ear Asking price 1000 Estimate 1200 - 1500 ask about the object
Wrought iron, pear-shaped hammer is connected by a chain with a full iron handle. Indo-Persian, 19th century, overall length 51 cm. Condition 2Wrought iron, the pear-shaped beater is connected by a chain with a full iron handle. Indo-Persian, 19th century, overall length 51 cm. Condition 2, Wrought iron, pear-shaped hammer connected to an iron handle by a chain. Indo-Persian, 19th century, tot...
Leather, wood, textile. Wooden body of the drum decorated with embossed coloured dragon in clouds, leather painted on both sides with concentric circles, painted dragon decoration in the centre. Original mallet with carved handle with dragon head. Original quilted fabric cover. Mongolia or Tibet, late 19th century or early 20th century, 45cm diameter, leather cover 34cm diameter. From the coll...
Chinese ivory carving Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Height x width x depth: 25.5 x 10.5 x 9.7 cm. Weight: 1259 g made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797).It depicts a sage elder, an emblematic figure in Chinese tradition, sitting in a contemplative position. He is caught in the act of reading a book, which he holds in his left hand, while...
Tibetan Kapala Tibet, 18th century Height x width x depth: 17 x 13.5 x 5 cm. Weight: 248 g. traditional Tibetan ritual cup, used in the tantric rituals of Vajrayāna Buddhism, particularly in practices associated with symbolic sacrificial offerings. The bowl's outer rim is decorated with a sequence of small skulls, iconographically recalling the cycle of death and rebirth, central themes in es...
Octagonal barrel of 12 mm calibre with brass and silver engraved decoration. Japanese prismatic steel sight, sight missing. Cigar lock converted to percussion probably in the 19th century. Stock has brass fittings with engraved floral decoration. Brass charger. Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868), length 107 cm. Condition 2Octagonal barrel of 12 mm calibre, electroformed in brass and silver wit...
Print on textile, in the middle Buddha sitting in lotus position on a lotus throne. In his lap a begging bowl. Surrounded by bodhisattvas and arhats. Below, a pearl supported by monks. Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century, dimensions 60 x 76 cm. Stains.Condition 2-Print on textile, Buddha seated in lotus position on a lotus throne in the centre. In the lap a begging bowl. Surrounded by bodhisattvas...
Tinned copper inside, brass. Conical body, tapering towards the spout, decorated with brass sleeves, slightly decorated free-moving handle. Mongolia, 19th century, height 36 cm. Condition 2Tinned copper inside, brass. Conical body, tapering towards the spout, decorated with brass ferrules, slightly decorated free-moving handle. Mongolia, 19th century, height 36 cm. Condition 2, Copper, tinned ...
MANCHURIAN CRANEUkiyoe, color woodcut, paper; 33.5 x 17 cm Asking price 200 Estimate 400 - 500 ask for object
Painting with colours and gold on canvas. The goddess Palden Lhamo riding a horse in a flaming mandorla is surrounded by clouds with the same repeating motif. Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century, dimensions 12 x 15,8 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, P...
1) Votive amulet made of baked clay with gilded remains depicting Buddha Shakyamuni on a lotus throne, height 7 cm. 2) Votive amulet made of baked clay with gilded remains depicting Tara on a lotus throne, height 5 cm. 3) Votive amulet made of talc with gilded remains depicting Jambhala (Kuvera, Kubera) riding a dragon, height 6 cm. Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century. From the collection of ing. ...
by Han Gan Ink, watercolor, paper; 30 x 40 cm Asking price 200 Estimate 300 - 400 ask for object
Coral sculpture Southern Italy, 19th century Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 70 g. branch of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict a seahorse. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Chinese ivory carving Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Height x width: 7.5 x 10.6 cm. Weight: 147 g made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) It depicts an elderly male figure, probably a sage or symbolic figure, seated in a relaxed posture. His expression is well defined, with serene features and a face adorned with a long beard, a tradition...
A group of Japanese ivory netsuke Meiji period, 1868-1912 elephant ivory four netsuke and one okimono (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) .- a figure intent on playing a shamisen, a traditional Japanese three-stringed musical instrument, wearing a dress decorated with floral motifs, a symbol of elegance and refinement, with a serene expression and natural ge...
A face with a gentle expression, framed by large overhanging auricles (a symbol of wisdom) depicted with a calm meditative expression, a small round chin, pursed lips and half-closed eyes under arched eyebrows. The hair is neatly arranged in a high knot with an implied ray-like curl in three circles. Remnants of gilding visible. The head is adjusted on a wooden block which serves as a stand. C...
Vitrified soapstone, lion-shaped handle, tall prismatic seal with Chinese characters engraved on three sides. China, 20th century, height 6 cm.Vitrified soapstone, lion-shaped handle, tall prismatic seal with Chinese characters engraved on three sides. China, 20th century, height 6 cm. , Carved soapstone, the handle in the shape of a lion, the high square stamp engraved on three sides with Chi...
Characteristic white metal tea container, freely movable decorated handle. Mongolia, 19th century, height 37 cm. From the collection of Ing Jindřich Tichý, who collected objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, PhDr. Zlata Černá. Condition 2A characteristically shaped white metal tea vessel, freely movable decorated h...
Ritual vajra scepter with five rays (one missing). From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Tibet/Mongolia, 19th century, length 5 cm. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, PhDr. Zlata Černá. Ritual vajra scepter with five spokes (one missing). From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who ...
Initiation cards (cakli). A set of ritual images that accompanied the initiation ceremony. 22 black lacquered cards, 2 cards with gold background. All cards have a description on the back. Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century, dimensions 4 x 6.5 cm - 5.5 x 7 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chine...
Patinated bronze. Round bowl with circular geometric relief decoration. Marked on the bottom. Japan around 1900, diameter 17,5 cm. Condition 2Patinated bronze. Round bowl with orbicular geometric relief decoration. Marked on the bottom. Japan around 1900, diameter 17,5 cm. Condition 2, Bronze with patina. Circular bowl with a geometric decor in relief all round. Marked on the bottom. Japanese ...
Wall with plant decoration of grass and fox (kitsune), illegibly signed, Japan, 19th century, height 23 cm. Bottom rusted through. Condition 2-Wall with grass and fox (kitsune), illegibly signed, Japan, 19th century, height 23 cm. Bottom rusted through. Condition 2-, Wall with applied with grass plant and fox (kitsune) decoration unreadable and illegible signature. Japan, 19th century, height ...
Fine stoneware painted with floral decoration in gold and colourful enamels. Bottom marked "Genzan". Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), diameter 10 cm.Fine stoneware painted with floral decoration in gold and variegated enamels. Bottom marked 'Genzan'. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), diameter 10 cm. , Earthenware pottery painted with floral decoration in gold and brightly coloured enamels. Mark...
Bronze, height 31 cm Asking price 800 Estimate 1000 - 1200 ask about the object
Japanese ivory Netsuke Meiji period, 1868-1912 Height x width x depth: 10.7 x 3 x 2 cm. Weight: 46 g elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797).It depicts a smiling male figure, dressed in richly decorated traditional Japanese dress. The face is characterised by a lively expression, conveying energy and vitality.The carving shows exceptional craftsma...
Cuba with a chrysanthemum motif, decorative technique of ji bori and ten zogan. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 19th century, diameter 7,7 cm.Cuba with chrysanthemum motif, decorative technique of ji bori and ten zogan. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 19th century, diameter 7,7 cm. , Tsuba with motif of chrysanthemums, decorated with ji bori and ten zogan inlay. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 19th centrux, diameter 7.3...
Bronze, mortar with a belly decorated with a band of engraved stylized flowers, Arabic inscription above. Probably Persia, height 8 cm. Condition 2Bronze, mortar with a ventral body decorated with a band of engraved stylised flowers, Arabic inscription above. Probably Persia, height 8 cm. Condition 2, Bronze, mortar with a bellied body decorated with a band of engraved stylised flowers, Arabic...
Patinated bronze, filled inside, Japan around 1900, height 10 cmPatinated bronze, filled inside, Japan around 1900, height 10 cm, Patinated bronze, filled inside, Japan around 1900, height 10 cm. Condition 2
Porcelain with blue and white painting of seascape. China, 1st half of the 19th century, Minyao workshops, height 16 cm.Porcelain with blue and white painting of seascape. China, 1st half of the 19th century, Minyao workshops, height 16 cm. , Porcelain with blue and white painting of a seascape. China, 1st half of the 19th century, Minyao workshops, height 16 cm.
A ring made of jade used to protect the finger when tightening the bowstring, engraved with a dragon in the clouds. China, 19th century, diameter 3,3 cm. Condition 2A jade ring used to protect the finger when tensioning the bowstring, engraved with the motif of a dragon in the clouds. China 19th century, diameter 3,3 cm. Condition 2, Ring made of carved jade decorated with Dragon in the clouds...
Ritual vajra scepter with five rays. Tibet/Mongolia, 19th century, length 5 cm. Condition 2Ritual vajra scepter with five spokes. Tibet/Mongolia, 19th century, length 5 cm. Condition 2, Ceremonial scepter vajra with five beams. Tibet/Mongolia, 19th century, length 9.5 cm. Condition 2
Rectangular fabric with a print of three "Wind Horses". Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century or earlier, dimensions 38 x 18 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, PhDr. Zlata Černá. Condition 2Rectangular textile with a print of three "Wind Horses". Tibet ...
Thangka in original mount, monochrome print on silk, woodcut, Vairochana with four heads in the centre, 36 bodhisattvas with captions on the background. Tibet/Mongolia, early 20th century, print size 32.5 x 40 cm, mount 45 x 70 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náp...
Painted wood. Four leaves, each with some form of Buddha seated on a lotus base carried by a throne, in the background a multicoloured mandorla. Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century or earlier, dimensions 17.5 x 10 x 0.5 cm. One sheet damaged. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the N...
Painting in colours and gold on canvas, inscription on the reverse side. Tibet or Mongolia, early 20th century or earlier, dimensions 6 x 7 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, PhDr. Zlata Černá. Condition 2Painting in colours and gold on canvas, inscri...
Painted on the inside with bright colours and gold, a scene from the Battle of Ujigawa in 1184. Kajiwara Kagesue and Sasaki Takatsuna. Floral decoration on the outside. Japan, 20th century, diameter 21 cm. Condition 2+Painted with bright colours and gold on the inner side, a scene from the battle of Ujigawa in 1184. Kajiwara Kagesue and Sasaki Takatsuna. Floral decoration on the outer side. Ja...
Maori Patu Paroa (short club) late 19th century Length x width: 42 x 10 cm. attributable to the Māori Ngati Pikiao people of New Zealand; made of whalebone with a thick blade, the handle pierced with a round holeOne-handed maces or patu are found among Māori communities in a wide range of materials and shapes. They have short handles that generally end in a carved stock and a large spatulate...
A pair of Japanese ivory okimono Meiji period, 1868-1912 Antique pair of elephant ivory okimono (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) made in Japan with great artistry during the Meiji period (1868-1912).One of the two okimonos is placed on a raised circular base and probably depicts a samurai caught in a dynamic action. It is carved with great attention to de...
Cuba in the style of Higo province, openwork (ji sukashi) with a plant motif (kawarigata). Japan, 17th-18th century, dimensions 8 x 7,3 cm. Condition 2Cuba in the style of Higo province, openwork (ji sukashi) with a plant motif (kawarigata). Japan, 17th-18th century, dimensions 8 x 7,3 cm. Condition 2, Tsuba in style of Higo province, decorated with floral motif (kawarigata) in technique ji su...
Ising pottery, the wall of the pot decorated with a dragon in relief, a carp in relief on the bottom, the lid marked. China, 20th century, height 8 cm. Condition 2+Ising ceramics, the wall of the teapot decorated with a dragon in relief, a carp in relief on the bottom, the lid marked. China, 20th century, height 8 cm. Condition 2+, Yixing pottery, the wall of the teapot decorated with a dragon...
Bronze cast with gilding remains, a deep hexagonal vessel with a narrow offset neck on four massive legs, resting on a decorated stand, handles on the sides, the lid with a handle in the form of a qilin (unicorn). China circa 1900, height 32 cm. Condition 2Bronze cast with gilding remains, a deep hexagonal vessel with a narrow offset neck on four massive legs, resting on a decorated stand, han...
Bronze, on the obverse side four characters - Chang ming fu kui (long life, honour and wealth) on the reverse side stylized dragon and phoenix. China, diameter 4,8 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, PhDr. Zlata Černá. Condition 2Bronze, on the obv...
Thangka in original mount, monochrome print on silk, woodcut. Tibet/Mongolia, early 20th century, print size 32,5 x 40 cm, mount 45 x 70 cm. From the collection of Ing Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprstek Museum, PhDr. Zlata Černá. Condition 2Thangka in original mount, monochrome print on...
Porcelain glazed, silver of 950/1000 purity. Prismatic shape, painting with variegated enamels on the glaze, Famille rose, silver French mounting. China, late 18th century, mounted France, A. Risler & Carre, Paris circa, 1900, height 19,5 cm. Condition 2+Porcelain glazed, silver 950/1000 purity. Prismatic form, painted with variegated enamels on the glaze, Famille rose, French silver mount...
Wall of the vessel made of smooth brass sheet, tin-plated inside, decorated with circular profiled bands with embossed decoration. Movable handles on the sides. Arched lid with handle and embossed decoration. The vessel was probably used to preserve barley beer (chhaang). Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century, height 27 cm. From the collection of Ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in t...
Tempera on canvas, Congkhapa seated on a lotus throne in a cloud box with his hands in the Dharmacakra-mudra position. Below him are his best disciples, Gyaltsab on the left and Khedrub on the right. Tibet/Mongolia, 1st half of the 19th century, painting size 34 x 37 cm. Framed, mounted, glazed. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. D...
Three leaves of a Buddhist crown (diadem) made of papier mache, gilded and colourfully painted, each leaf with a different image of the Buddha sitting on a lotus throne. Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century or earlier, 16.5 x 11.5 cm. From the collection of ing. Jindřich Tichý, who collected the objects in the 1970s in Mongolia. Described by the former curator of Chinese collections of the Náprs...
Bronze, height 33.5 cm, stone base Asking price 400 Estimate 500 - 500 ask about the object
Relief, ironwood, 117 x 27 cmCondition. restorations, sides and back paintedAsking price 600Estimate 1200 - 1500 inquire about the object
Cuba with chrysanthemum motif on water surface (kikusui), decorative technique of ji bori and ten zogan. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 19th century, diameter 7,3 cm. Condition 2Cuba with chrysanthemum motif on water surface (kikusui), decorative technique of ji bori and ten zogan. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 19th century, diameter 7,3 cm. Condition 2, Tsuba with motif of chrysanthemum flowers on water (ku...
Cuba with futacu tomoe decorative technique ji sukoshi. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 17th century, diameter 7,8 cm. Condition 2Cuba with futacu tomoe decorative technique jiji sukashi. Japan, attrib. Shoami, 17th century, diameter 7,8 cm. Condition 2, Tsuba with futacu tomoe in technique ji sukashi openwork. Japan, sttributed Shoami, 17th century, diameted 7.8 cm.
Copper vase, wrought with repoussé technique in combination with engravings. With images of Hindu deities and text in bands on the base and neck. India, 19th century, height 13 cm. Condition 2Copper vase, wrought in repoussé technique in combination with engravings. With images of Hindu deities and text in bands on the base and neck. India, 19th century, height 13 cm. Condition 2, Copper vas...
Bronze, height 12 cmAsking price 600Estimate 900 - 1000 ask about the object