Clouds

Rain for China’s agricultural needs are produced by clouds (yun), so they are auspicious symbols, a visual pun and a homophone for fortune (yun) and good fortune (fuyun). There are also wish granting clouds (ruyiyun) symbolizing the granting of all one’s wishes as they echo the shape of and are a homophone for the wish granting wand (ruyi) which means “as you wish” or “may all your wishes come true.” Yunwen is another word for the swirling cloud forms painted on Han Dynasty cocoon jars and elsewhere in Chinese art. As the top portion of the wish granting wand (ruyi) echoes the shape of the wish granting sacred fungus (lingzhi), they are also seen as homophonic puns with the same meaning.

  • Sale! Antique Ancestor Official Ornate Robes, China (5686)

    Antique Ancestor Official Ornate Robes, China (5686)

    Original price was: $4,950.00.Current price is: $4,200.00.
    H: 23.5″  W: 15.625″  D: 10″

    CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] for shipping.

    This exceptional official is one of the most significant ancestor figures in our collection. His attire, glass eyes and distinct facial features indicate a wise man of importance who commands respect. Cranes and clouds symbolize  longevity, wisdom, good fortune and emphasize his high rank.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Mazu, Protector of  the Sea, China (19415)

    Antique Carved Mazu, Protector of the Sea, China (19415)

    Original price was: $275.00.Current price is: $225.00.

    Finely carved from dense wood Mazu is the Heavenly Empress on a horseshoe chair, holding official’s girdle, phoenix hat with outstretched wings and cloud collar symbolizing her place in heaven.

  • Sale! Antique Mazu “Holy Mother in Heaven,” China, (3429)

    Antique Mazu “Holy Mother in Heaven,” China, (3429)

    Original price was: $1,150.00.Current price is: $875.00.
    H: 19.25″  W: 10″  D: 8.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Seated imperiously on a horseshoe chair with carved title “Holy Mother in Heaven,” Mazu is depicted in the imperial style, with a regal flat topped headdress, elaborate robes with dragons, official’s girdle in red and gilt.

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  • Sale! Antique Shen Nong, Founder of Natural Medicine, China (16530)

    Antique Shen Nong, Founder of Natural Medicine, China (16530)

    Original price was: $4,600.00.Current price is: $3,900.00.
    H:  30.5″     W: 19.25″      D:  11.75     |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Masterful carving of Shen Nong, revered hero and reputed father of both Natural Medicine and Agriculture. Benevolent, sitting on cloud, leaves on shoulders. One of 3 sovereigns who contributed to well-being of humanity. Especially fitting for health care, pharmaceutical or agricultural professional or associated with tea.

     

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  • Antique Stone Fu Lion, China (16394JLM)

    Antique Stone Fu Lion, China (16394JLM)

    $195.00
    H: 4.5″  Dia: 3.25″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This hand carved antique stone flu lion is a fun loving benevolent creature as seen in his open mouth with sharp teeth in a fanciful grin with a curled tongue, mischievously twinkling eyes under bushy eyebrows and a compressed rotund body with a very small tail. This is not your refined portrait of an elegant protective beast, it’s just a friendly pet hanging out . He probably lived in the garden of a provincial fun-loving family and is looking for a similar environment where people like old wonderful pieces to remind them not to take themselves too seriously.

  • Sale! Antique Taoist Official with Hu Tablet, China (19043)

    Antique Taoist Official with Hu Tablet, China (19043)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $215.00.
    H: 12.875″  W: 5″  D: 2.75″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Probably placed on a home altar with other carving, this Taoist official holds a long, curved hu, wearing a high hat, collared robe with painted cobalt blue clouds and official’s belt. Consecrated with original script inside.

  • Sale! Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar with Cloud Designs, China

    Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar with Cloud Designs, China

    Original price was: $2,100.00.Current price is: $1,700.00.
    H: 11.75” W: 12.25”   CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Families placed cocoon jars with auspicious designs containing magical mixtures of mulberry leaves in tombs for souls of the departed to drink for a transformative afterlife. Ovoid shaped, it rests on a trumpet-shaped foot decorated with elegant cloud scrolls and circular “eye” motifs.

     

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  • Sale! Vintage Bearded Official Doll Acrylic Stand, China (1301B)

    Vintage Bearded Official Doll Acrylic Stand, China (1301B)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    Ht: 8.75″  D: 4″  D: 3.125″ | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.

    Colorful bearded official/entertainer doll with traditional hat, dark blue and gold robe holding paper clappers castanets. Mounted on lucite.

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