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Simple attractive antique welded Indian iron pot with warm rust color patina. Clear lines indicate where pieces were joined in its construction. Egg shape with a rounded bottom for easy pouring, it has a warmth to add charm to any room, especially a kitchen or filled with dried flowers.
Multicolored ceramic opium pillow, hand-painted green and red florals, fruits and vases in relief, blue cobalt border. Top and bottom seals to approve for export as antique.
This ancestor figure, carved in boxwood the preferred wood softwood during the Qing Dynasty, is portrayed in the characteristic pose of a Chinese civilian official, grasping his official’s belt with his right hand to demonstrate his important stature – which was really not so important for this gentleman, given his humble seating furniture and his modest attire. His right hand rests on the his knee as he sits erect on a thick low-back pedestal. Unlike many officials who are serious, this one is more approachable, with simple deeply carved smiling features, high arching brows and a black painted mustache and beard.
Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
The auspicious symbols on this charming document holder which are puns for “harmony and unity in marriage” indicate it was it was probably a wedding gift. And would serve that purpose admirably today as a decorative practical accessory and something you won’t find on a wedding registry.
Tudi Gong in horseshoe chair with typical kindly face, flowing beard, officials-attire: high hat, double waist belt, red color, holding a tael gold bar as wish for wealth. Most popular rural deity who protects small towns, residents and agriculture.
Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.
Small antique Yixing teapot with small loops below rim indicating may have been used to suspend oil or soy sauce. Hand painted vibrant enamels with circular panels of floral and leaf decorations.
Brightly hand- painted enamel with fanciful floral and leaf decorations, this small teapot a has circular loop handle, short spout, flaring rim and small flat cover. Although Yixing ware considered the best for brewing tea, antique pieces are for decorative and collecting purposes only.
Reverent female Taoist attendant holding offering plate of 3 dumplings or fruits symbolizing 3 ancient gold or silver coins as a symbol of wealth and a wish for passing 3 imperial examination levels to assure the family’s status and financial stability.
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