Celadon ceramics, with their subtle shades of jade green and translucent finishes, embody an age-old tradition that spans East and...

Sanyu, born Chang Yu in 1895 and died in 1966, is one of the leading artists of the École de Paris. With his unique style, this...

In the fascinating world of Chinese porcelain, the markings on these precious objects are a treasure in their own right. Veritable...

Japanese art is full of wonders, and inros are an integral part of this. These small, portable boxes, usually made of lacquer, have...

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

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

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

Gauchet Art Asiatique is delighted to welcome you, enlightened amateurs, passionate collectors and professionals alike, to the Asian...

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

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

For centuries, Kabuto helmets, emblematic of the Japanese warrior tradition, have fascinated and captured the imagination of historians...

At the crossroads of South and Central Asia, Gandhara, located in what is now north-west Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, gave rise to a...

Vietnam's imperial history is littered with honours and precious objects that bear witness to its cultural wealth. Among these...

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 dates back to the Neolithic period, with traces of rudimentary pottery dating back to 8,000 BC. Over the...

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

The Chinese ruyi is a fascinating piece of decorative art, both a powerful symbol and a ceremonial object. Its name, "ruyi", means "may...

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...

In the political turmoil of the Momoyama period, marked by the decline of the Ashikaga shogun and a tumultuous civil war, a cultural...

Today, the expression "Hué Blue" sounds like an artistic enigma, revealing a complex history of exquisite porcelain decorated with...