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![16112-2-gold-official-Black-](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/16112-2-gold-official-Black--300x300.jpg)
$950.00
H: 23.25” W: 11.5” D: 7.75” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING
This rare fine woodcarving represents Chou Ts’ang, the aide-de-camp to Guandi, the most revered military hero in Chinese history. Portrayed with black skin tones, he has an intense expression highlighted by inset glass eyes and wears a military uniform with raised beads bordering his topcoat tied above his waist, a belt below his stomach, and heavy black military boots and hat. The sword he originally held is now missing. His plain round pedestal has an indentation in the middle, possibly to affix the figure to a larger configuration.
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![8 16022 Guan Yu attend FRONT R copy 2](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/8-16022-Guan-Yu-attend-FRONT-R-copy-2-300x300.jpg)
$850.00
H: 16.25: W: 5.875” D: 3.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This fine woodcarving is Chou Ts’ang, the aide-de-camp and attendant to Guandi, the most revered and well-known military hero in Chinese history and the Taoist God of War. As an attendant his hands held together and eyes down cast in respect and legs firmly planted on the ground. His protective military clothing and heavy boots presented in detail and the high red and black pedestal with painted gold florals make him a key figure even though the figure of Guandi he attends would have been much larger and important.
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![16726 1a attend scarf](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/16726-1a-attend-scarf--300x300.png)
$2,450.00
H: 25” W: 7.5” D: 6” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This lovely carving of a beautiful young woman represents an attendant that would have been housed on a home altar or shrine to accompany an enlightened Buddhist or Taoist figure at whom she modestly gazes. Her hands, covered by a draped ritual cloth, hold offerings and the swirling ribbon implying her power, weightlessness or being in the heavens. This truly elegant and forceful statue with winding ribbons reflect the auspicious phrase “May longevity bring blessings.” Its lustrous patina attained over centuries adds to its depth, softness and grace which enhance the energy in any space it occupies.
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![2 16260 Attend Lucite copy 4](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2-16260-Attend-Lucite-copy-4-300x300.jpg)
$485.00 Original price was: $485.00.$395.00Current price is: $395.00.
H: 7.5” W: 3” D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This precious finely-carved diminutive figurine is an enlightened Buddhist attendant who stands on a double lotus base used only for enlightened beings as part of an array of images to bless the family for a special occasion – the marriage of a son or daughter as indicated by the inscription on the back. With hands in reverence her eyes glance down down modestly with dellight for the figure she attends and the joyous occasion . The skillful modeling of the image and the detailed inscription make this a very special piece.
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![2 16424 3 acolyte Front R copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-16424-3-acolyte-Front-R-copy-300x300.jpg)
$435.00 Original price was: $435.00.$375.00Current price is: $375.00.
H: 15.5″. W: 5.5″. D: 4.24″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Attendants like this often accompanied Taoist figures on home altars, along with other deities and spiritual images. They frequently presented offerings to them which, when tied with ribbons symbolized “ longevity for generations”. This 18-19th century carving may have accompanied a significant deity as the statue was covered in gilt and lacquer, some which has naturally darkened from age and from years of incense, age and use.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9509B-1-Nandi-TURN-L-300x338.png)
![9509B 2 nandi LOOK L](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9509B-2-nandi-LOOK-L--300x315.png)
$155.00
H: 3.5″ W: 1.75″ D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING!
This finely cast antique figurine with finely articulated features portrays Nandi with jewels sitting recumbent on a high-tiered throne. Kneeling in reverence to serve Lord Shiva he is a symbol of purity and strength. Small figurines were placed on home shrines with other deities and significant family items. Made using lost wax it is a one-of-a-kind piece
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![2 9510 Nandi FRONT R copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2-9510-Nandi-FRONT-R-copy-scaled-300x300.jpg)
$395.00
H: 3.25” W: 1.375” D: 2.5” | FREE SHIPPING
This small antique brass Nandi is exquisitely handcrafted with a wonderfully aged patina. He sits recumbent on a raised rectangular platform. Delicately incised with decorative details delineating the head, neck, snout and body, his right leg and tail are sinuous, graceful ornaments rather than defining features. His head is at a 45-degree with lyrically curved horns in contrast to most versions with horns extending backwards. This Nandi is based on a South Indian cow whose humpback is emphasized here by two parallel lines covering it as if is part of a saddle or another ornament feature.
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![4 18017 Red Stand Ancest copy 2](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/4-18017-Red-Stand-Ancest-copy-2-300x300.jpg)
$425.00
Ht: 8.25″ W: 3″ D: 2.125″ | FREE SHIPPING!
Dressed in a red robe with a high neck collar, extremely wide sleeves extending below the knees and a belt around his waist, this ancestor figure portrayed as a civilian official standing on a rectangular base with hands together wearing a long civil official’s robe that extends to his shoes but has no rank badge indicated.
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![19035 5a Att frt](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/19035-5a-Att-frt-300x300.jpg)
$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$525.00Current price is: $525.00.
H: 14” W: 6.25 D: 3.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This delicately carved seated female attendant probably accompanied a religious image on a home altar. She holds an offering plate with three offerings of dumplings or pieces of fruit, possibly a peach trio, Chinese longevity symbols. A three-item offering is a pun for a group of three ancient coins known as tael a symbol of wealth and a wish for high status.
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![1a 1155 minq dove front det use](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1a-1155-minq-dove-front-det-use--300x300.png)
$395.00
H: 7.375” W: 2.75” D: 2.5” | FREE SHIPPING!
A group of 12 zodiac figures as mingqi sometimes accompanied the wealthy deceased in their tomb. This Ming dynasty earthenware figurine stands on a low circular base and wears an official’s hat and long flowing robes. It is difficult to identify the specific animal held here but it may be a rabbit, small dog or baby pig. The detailed figure is hollow and partially mould-made and unlike glazed mingqi, was covered with a white slip and painted using black and white pigments which are mostly extant.
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![2a 16240 site](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2a-16240-site-300x300.jpg)
$1,450.00 Original price was: $1,450.00.$1,195.00Current price is: $1,195.00.
H: 11.5 ” W: 6 ” D:4.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This small but powerful carving of Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea with her two acolytes is one of the finest statues in the VA collection. The intricate presentation and gilt and lacquer coating of this exquisite carving suggest it was commissioned by and placed on the home altar of a wealthy devotee. Mounted on a frosted Acrylic base it is a serene yet elegant figure with a meditative aura the would enhance any environment
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![2 16242 copy 3](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2-16242-copy-3-300x300.jpg)
$650.00 Original price was: $650.00.$550.00Current price is: $550.00.
H: 7.75” W: 3.5″ D: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.!
This unique pair of attendants was likely placed on a home altar flanking and looking slightly inward to a Buddhist or Taoist figure or deity. Standing on circular pedestals, they smile slightly with down cast eyes presenting boxed offerings. One box has ribbons symbolizing the object’s miraculous powers and a wish for longevity. Rare to find pairs of charming figurines, they look even better on custom frosted Acrylic stands.
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