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Elegant Ethiopian Latin Cross with a raised rounded cross in center. Soft edges and matted surface from wear impart feeling of grace and warmth. Made using lost-wax, it is one-of-a-kind. Chain not included.
Simple Latin cross surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although it is heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Unadorned Latin crosses are relatively rare.
This Kitchen God and his Wife is posed as streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with a general quality relying on paint rather than deep carving for details. They sit on backless chairs on a plinth, with simplified gold officials’ robes with long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear. The wife’s face is smooth, generalized and the male face has a more deeply carved surface and painted highlights.
Porcelain cat teapot removable head, sinuous tail handle. Beautifully hand-painted whimsical ribbon-like blue collar, dangling ornamental bow, and the black accents. Likely Qing Dynasty circa 1900-1920.
Antique porcelain teapot, removable head, tail handle, and spout paw. Hand painted design with ribbon-like gold collar and dangling ornamental bow symbolizing long life. Great gift, recommended for decorative use only.
Antique Ethiopian Cross is unique as crucifixes with an image of Christ are rare in the Coptic tradition. Made by lost wax, the Christ figure and decorative arm ornaments were added, making a wonderful one-of-a-kind pendant with a warm patina.
Images of Taoist priests were often placed on a home altar along with other spiritual images, ancestral tablets and ancestor figures to honor the departed family members, practice familial piety and ancestor-worship, and request good fortune to the family dwelling and its household. Priests were called daoshi (道士 “master of the Tao”) identified by his…
Taoist priest or shaman with a double-winged hat with a mythical taotie as a warning against greed and excess. His left hand in the Sword Gesture to cast out evil and right holding a tael symbolizing wealth and good fortune
This contemporary finely crafted bracelet has a vintage feel with hand carved natural jade and malachite spacers set with spiral sterling fittings. Elegant, yet simple, it is a beautiful compliment to both casual and business attire.
This distinctive and very contemporary necklace is made with Swarovski green flat beads and round black crystal beads interspersed with German silver spacers.
Guan Ti, Chinese God of War and Justice dressed in military armor, officials cap with feathered wings and celestial scarf. Seated on mythical Hǒu . Along with Antique Thunder God Leigong on a Hou 16327. was part of bed carving to protect occupants.
This ancient bronze ge dagger-axe is a true glimpse of the changes in military history and would be a great addition to a collection of weapons throughout the ages. Widely produced and used in the Han it virtually disappeared after introduction of chariots and tightly military formations.
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