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$985.00
H: 15″ W: 6.5″ D: 5.5″ | EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING COST
This excellently carved civilian official with gilt highlights was commissioned by a family to place on a home altar for veneration and to impress those who viewed it. The imposing ancestor figure grasps his belt of office to show his pride in passing examinations to become a civil official, which leads to a life of rank and prosperity for him and his family. Statues like this are an affirmation of persistence, success, status and power and they honor those who display these characteristics.
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$295.00 Original price was: $295.00.$165.00Current price is: $165.00.
H:9.25 ” W: 5.25 ” D: 3.5 ” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Pair of oil lamps for good fortune with diamond shaped double lozenge meaning many treasures, and plum blossoms, symboling the Five Happinesses – wealth, health, longevity, peaceful death and love of virtue.
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$1,200.00 Original price was: $1,200.00.$950.00Current price is: $950.00.
H: 25″ W: 8″ D: 6″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Regional Rattanakosin carving of a Thai celestial guardian or attendant originally placed on a home or small temple altar for protection and devotion. Stylized layered garment, intricate detailing and headdress signify his celestial and royal status.
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$750.00 Original price was: $750.00.$550.00Current price is: $550.00.
Ht: 13.75” W: 26.25” D: 13.125” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CAL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]
One of a pair of Tibetan antique folding traveling prayer/study table for monks or nomadic families to lay out sutras (scriptures), scrolls, books, other study materials. Decorated with painted florals and fruit offering bowl symbolizing flowering of enlightenment and opening of the heart.
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$495.00 Original price was: $495.00.$395.00Current price is: $395.00.
Ht: 22.25” W: 7.25” D: 5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
This detailed male puppet head with a calm expression, round bun and half-smile was very versatile, used in religious or secular performances. Changing costumes and headgear, it could have been a Buddhist, Taoist or Popular Religion figure or deity or non religious character.
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$4,500.00 Original price was: $4,500.00.$3,300.00Current price is: $3,300.00.
H: 30″ W: 18″ D: 10″ | | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Superb, colorful and rare Buddha in teaching (vitarka) mudra appears to float above swirling cloud. Fine features, graceful body and exquisitely rendered drapery make this a truly striking statue. Given its size and masterful carving, it should be revered commensurate with its spirituality and artistry.
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$2,650.00 Original price was: $2,650.00.$1,975.00Current price is: $1,975.00.
H: 14.5” W: 8.25” D: 5” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Rare and beautiful provincial Songzi Guanyin is modest, compassionate and humble with lotus leaf crown, unadorned robe and pedestal with simple leaves. Her baby resembles the infant Buddha. Was probably on a home altar of wealthy couple desiring a (male) baby.
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$1,275.00 Original price was: $1,275.00.$895.00Current price is: $895.00.
H: 19.5″ DIA: 15.75″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
Ceramic barrel shaped garden stools with cut cobalt blue auspicious double coin images as wealth symbols and 2 Tao tieh masks in relief with pierced rings to symbolically avoid gluttony, greed and desire.
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$1,095.00 Original price was: $1,095.00.$795.00Current price is: $795.00.
H: 15.5″ W: 5.5″ D: 4.5″| CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
God of Literature, Books and Writing, Education, Learning and Examinations, Wen Chang is the patron saint of scholars. Thin, surly, demon like with exposed ribs and facial distortions, he stands on a dragon’ head among waves. Unique wonderful carving that would look spectacular on a desk.
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$425.00 Original price was: $425.00.$310.00Current price is: $310.00.
Ht: 1.25″ W: 15″ D:14.87″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This intricately hand carved gold and silver platter with indentations on both sides was used to make confections called sweetmeats eaten at festivals, holidays, and other key celebrations. The round molds symbolize the moon and cohesion of the family. The 5-petal plum blossoms attached to vines symbolize purity and endurance, as well as the coming of spring, renewal, and longevity. The multiple seeds are a wish for fertility and sons, and thus this mold may have been a holiday and/or marriage gift to a young couple.
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$1,575.00
H: 24.5” Dia: 7″ | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING quote or email [email protected]
Lao carved Buddha statues are renowned for their delicacy and refinement. This elegant antique Buddha is depicted in the “Calling for Rain” mudra found only in Laos with his half-closed gazing downward in meditation, elegant gestures, lyrical flaring robes and graceful curves of the body reflecting the Buddha’s gentleness. The curvature, proportions and oversized head indicate the perfection, wisdom and compassion of the “Enlightened One. He stands on a multi-tiered circular and waisted base. Carved Laotian images as old and elegant as this are rare.
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$1,250.00 Original price was: $1,250.00.$625.00Current price is: $625.00.
H: 15.25″ W: 6.75″ D: 6.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior) one of most important and powerful Taoist deities, is revered for magical powers to suppress demonic forces. Forceful wood provincial image for personal devotion reflecting his iconography: on throne, bare feet resting on snake and tortoise, celestial scarf and maille armor.
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