December 31, 2025Painted wooden paddle for hanetsuki, a game traditionally considered auspicious for New Year’s in Japan, depicting three of Japan’s seven lucky gods. 19th c. Brooklyn Museum collection [1000×1500]
December 31, 2025Wall mirror with two dragon c. 1880, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, carved sycamore wood, mirror glass, MAD Paris. He began his career as a cabinetmaker in 1849. He soon made a name for himself by producing pieces freely inspired by oriental furniture, which he adapted to European taste. [1152×2048]
