Ceremonial Tea Tray - Exotic Wood And Brass - Vietnam - Period: Art Nouveau

Charming mocha set in Sevres porcelain. It consists of six cups and a tray in the shape of a "Horseshoe" in polychrome porcelain decorated with sprays of flowers and golden highligh...

Exceptional old box in heavy and precious wood the Huanghuali. Carved and openwork, its essence of wood comes from the north of Vietnam, it presents a richness in the lush and volatile decorations or vegetation are put in high relief on all sides with an exceptional quality of execution. Inside, there are two compartments enhanced by a small shelf with six separate compartments allowing the storage of jewelry or any other precious object. Period: 20th century - Art Deco Measures: L: 30 x W: 20 x D: 10cm he Chinese term huanghuali literally means "pear wood with yellow flowers". It is part of the rosewood family and is botanically classified as "Dalbergia odorifera". In pre-modern times, the wood was known as huali or hualu. The modifier huang (yellowish brown) was added in the early 20th century to describe old huali wood...

Very beautiful realization in Jadeite stone made in China. This large statue represents "Guan-Yin" standing dressed in a magnificent long dress crowned with a tiara of pearls, as th...

Very nice realization in green hard stone made in China. This large statue depicts the standing "Laughing Buddha" wearing a necklace of pearls of wisdom in his left hand and a ball in his right hand known as the ball of wealth. A large solar disc, symbolizing light, illuminates the Buddha's smile. The meaning of the laughing Buddha with beads and/or a ball of wealth is that of meditation. The representation of the wealth ball is a sign of wealth and prosperity. Period: Late 19th century - Early 20th century - Art Nouveau Dimensions: Height: 103,5cm x Width: 30cm x Depth: 18cm The image of the Laughing Buddha is inspired by a wandering Chinese monk, Budai (Hotei, in Japanese), who lived there centuries ago and believed to be Maitreya, or the Buddha to come. The plump figure and the benevolent attitude of the statue suggest contentment, magnanimity and plenitude. Often referred to as the Laughing Buddha, his signature smile symbolizes contentment and pure joy. The Laughing Buddha is considered a symbol of good luck, and rubbing its big head or belly is believed to bring good fortune and wealth. The fat belly of the Laughing Buddha is a symbol of tolerance, it also shows that prosperity and wealth can go hand in hand with enlightened consciousness. If we talk about Hinduism, Lord Kuber is considered as the Lord of Wealth and Fortune. However, in China, people used to keep a Laughing Buddha statue...

A bronze proof with a black brown patina on a flowery terrace, magnified by a very nice griotte marble base "Standing Race Horse", also known as "Saddled Race Horse", following the e...

A lovely powdered glass vase, its frieze decoration in the form of orange barrel vaults is acid-etched and enamelled on a brown speckled red background. Period: Art Nouveau circa...

Tea table with 3 trays by Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau, circa 1900. Tea table by Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau period, 1900, with three marquetry trays decorated with vegetation and butterfl...

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau tea table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original bamboo frame with solid padouk top. This wonderful Art Nouveau tea table is in very good co...

Stunning Art Nouveau faux bamboo tea table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Lacquered wood with brass handle on the drawer. In good orig...

Large egyptian brass tray table with wood folding base, 1950s The removable round bras top has a very detailed hand engraved decoration with ...

A gorgeous Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with beautiful book-matched b...

Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip together to Rajasthan, India. The craftsmen create patterns using different types of hamm...