Showing 37–48 of 129 results
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.
Regional Rattanakosin carving of a Thai celestial guardian or attendant originally placed on a home or small temple for protection and devotion. Stylized layered garment, intricate detailing and headdress signify his celestial and royal status.
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.
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.
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.
Rare magnificent Nanhai Guanyin on Mount Putuo seated as a triad with acolytes Shan Tsai hands in prayer and the Dragon Princess offering the “illuminating pearl.” Consecrated by a Buddhist monk and mounted on an Acrylic base is one of our favorite VA collection carvings.
Rare provincial carving of Guanyin in lalitsana clasping a rosary on a mythical Hǒu that symbolizes righteousness, morality and ushers in peace and prosperity. Small yet powerful, consecrated and mounted on Acrylic base.
Red lacquered Ancestral Memorial Tablet with raised gold-gilded characters signifying the ancestor’s prosperity and high status These tablets are considered the home in which the ancestor’s spirit reside. The characters identify the ancestor, his two wives, and designates the tablet as a location where spirits are invited to reside and receive offerings from their descendants. Topped with a scalloped oval panel with the Three Stars Gods Fu, Lu and Shou on celestial clouds.
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 in a temple setting or on a home altar of wealthy couple desiring a (male) baby.
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.
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.
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.
End of content
End of content