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Pham Hau: a Vietnamese master of lacquerware
In the pantheon of twentieth-century Vietnamese artists, the name of Pham Hau occupies a singular place. This outstanding master...


The mysterious Tibetan bronzes
Tibet, known as the ‘roof of the world’, is a high plateau in Central Asia, renowned for its rich culture and profound spiritual...


Small bottles, great treasures : Chinese snuffboxes
The history of Chinese snuffboxes is closely linked to that of the great dynasties that have shaped the country. Although their official...


Travel through Asia with Printemps Asiatique
Gauchet Art Asiatique is delighted to welcome you, enlightened amateurs, passionate collectors and professionals alike, to the Asian...


The Mille Fleurs motif across Asia
Far from being a simple decoration, the "Thousand Flowers" motif is a veritable visual language that has flourished on Asian objets...


Discovering traditional Korean furniture
Far from being a mere relic of the past, traditional Korean furniture offers a fascinating insight into the country's ancestral culture...


The kabuto: legendary samurai helmet
For centuries, Kabuto helmets, emblematic of the Japanese warrior tradition, have fascinated and captured the imagination of historians...


The art of Gandhara: A unique fusion of East and West
At the crossroads of South and Central Asia, Gandhara, located in what is now north-west Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, gave rise to a...


The imperial insignia of Vietnam: the Order of Kim Khánh
Vietnam's imperial history is littered with honours and precious objects that bear witness to its cultural wealth. Among these...


Chinese coral: A red treasure carved with legends
A symbol of luck, passion and joy, red coral, or "shānghuī" in Mandarin, holds a special place in Chinese culture. Its vivid colour and...


The art of ceramics in Korea: a heritage dating back thousands of years
The art of ceramics in Korea dates back to the Neolithic period, with traces of rudimentary pottery dating back to 8,000 BC. Over the...


Chinese stoneware: a journey through history and techniques
Chinese stoneware, also known as "cí" (瓷, cí) in Chinese, is a dense, vitrified ceramic produced by firing at high temperatures (between...


Ruyi: From imperial object to symbol of good fortune
The Chinese ruyi is a fascinating piece of decorative art, both a powerful symbol and a ceremonial object. Its name, "ruyi", means "may...


Court painting in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
The Ming period in China, marked by the victory of Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, was a time of profound political and cultural change. At the...


Dazzling screens: The brilliance of Momoyama art (1573 - 1603) in Japan
In the political turmoil of the Momoyama period, marked by the decline of the Ashikaga shogun and a tumultuous civil war, a cultural...


Bleu de Huê: An artistic journey between China and Vietnam
Today, the expression "Hué Blue" sounds like an artistic enigma, revealing a complex history of exquisite porcelain decorated with...


Enameling Elegance: A Journey Through Chinese Copper and Gold Painted Enamels
Painted enamels on copper and gold are in itself a part of the rich history of Chinese Art. Spanning from ancient origins to the...


“China Trade Paintings” : A Historical Perspective on Paintings and Furniture
The Evolution of Chinese Paintings in Trade China's rich history in trade, particularly in the realm of art, offers a fascinating journey...


Chinese Furniture Art and Craftsmanship: A Journey Through the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Chinese furniture, particularly from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, is a fascinating subject that reveals much...


The Yuan dynasty: unique porcelain expertise
The Yuan Dynasty 元, a Chinese term signifying "Origin," spanned from 1271 to 1368 and marked a crucial chapter in the rich history of...
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