Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Japanese tsubas, between war and art
Tsubas are the guards on Japanese swords. These small metal plates between the blade and hilt of a katana or wakizashi embody a...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 113 min read
How to appraise an Asian art object: advice from Gauchet Art Asiatique
In the art world, Asian objects fascinate with their rich history, profound symbolism and quality of workmanship. Whether you are a...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 43 min read
Netsukes, miniature Japanese treasures
Netsukes, small Japanese sculptures with fascinating details, are much more than mere trinkets. Witnesses to an era, they embody the...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 173 min read
Maki-e : The ancient art of gilded Japanese lacquerware
Maki-e, literally translated as ‘sprinkled drawing’, is a traditional Japanese art form that dates back over a thousand years. Prized...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 24 min read
Jade in Asian art
Jade, a precious stone revered for thousands of years in Asia, embodies a profound symbol of spirituality, power and beauty. Used in many...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jul 113 min read
Celadon ceramics in Asia
Celadon ceramics, with their subtle shades of jade green and translucent finishes, embody an age-old tradition that spans East and...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jun 182 min read
Inros: the history and secrets of small Japanese boxes
Japanese art is full of wonders, and inros are an integral part of this. These small, portable boxes, usually made of lacquer, have...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
May 162 min read
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...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Apr 292 min read
The kabuto: legendary samurai helmet
For centuries, Kabuto helmets, emblematic of the Japanese warrior tradition, have fascinated and captured the imagination of historians...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Feb 262 min read
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...
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Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 152 min read
The work of Paul Jacoulet (1896-1960): Views of an Imagined and Colorful Asia
Born in Paris in 1896, Paul Jacoulet left France for Japan to join his father, Paul Frederic Jacoulet, a French professor in Tokyo....
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Dec 14, 20234 min read
Japanese prints : A timeless tradition
The Japanese prints, known as Ukiyo-e, have fascinated Asian art enthusiasts for centuries. These prints, originating from the Edo period...
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