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$625.00 Original price was: $625.00.$495.00Current price is: $495.00.
H: 14.75″ W: 5.25″ D: 6.8″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
By making the Queen Mother larger than her horse and adorning it with decorative accessories – wide blanket, prominent head gear, double rowed harness, decorative medallion – this provincial artist emphasizes her power as Tao goddess of life, fertility and granting immortality.
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$525.00 Original price was: $525.00.$295.00Current price is: $295.00.
H: 11.25″ W: 4.6″ | 3.25″ FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Dense hardwood Queen Mother carving with phoenix in crown, holding robe across body, calmly seated on backless throne, much original polychrome and lacquer finish remains. Sealed consecrated cavity.
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$4,600.00 Original price was: $4,600.00.$3,900.00Current 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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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$595.00Current price is: $595.00.
Ht: 3.625” W: 3.5” D: .75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Rare antique high grade silver amulet, high relief of Lord Krishna sitting in the Tree of Life playing his flute serenading the Gopis. Truly magnificent pendant symboling Hindu belief in the interplay between deities and the human soul.
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$725.00
H: 8” W: 5” D4” | FREE SHIPPING!
This antique stone Tudi Gong statue was finely crafted by a local provincial artisan and reflects many traditional characteristics of this beloved lower status deity: a benevolent face, voluminous rotund belly, slouched shoulders, and holding taels to bestow wealth and fortune and maybe assurances to rural common folk. In his past he rested happily on an outdoor shrine, and would be very happy to continue doing so in a home garden to bring prosperity and an aura of past times to a new family.
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$795.00
Initially linked to the Big Dipper in Chinese mythology, Wen Chang is worshipped in the 3rd and 8th months as the God of several spheres: Literature, Books and Writing, Education, Learning and Examinations and is the patron saint of scholars. As one of the revered Taoist-deities, hero and one of the house-gods closely associated with…
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$795.00
This fine antique carving was likely placed in a clan shrine or home altar with other religious images, ancestor figures or folk heroes reflecting the Chinese syncretic tradition that adhered to multiple spiritual and belief systems. Although it is difficult to identify specific figures, this image is likely a Taoist priest in official’s attire astride…
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$575.00
Zhenwu (aka Xuanwu, Wuandi and Zhenwudadi) is one of the most revered Chinese Taoist figures, venerated for his ability to heal as well as to protect his country and the emperor. There are various depictions of his attire, but here he wears a plain black robe with an official’s belt which he holds in his…
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$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$395.00Current price is: $395.00.
H: 12″ W:5.6 ” D:4″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Zhenwu, the True Warrior, Perfected Warrior or Northern Emperor was one of the most popular TaoistDeities in the Ming and Qing dynasties known as protector of the state and the imperial family. His feet here rest on a pedestal over a turtle with a lifted head and a snake curled around his shell. Among the many interpretations this represent beings over whom he presided including both celestial officers under his command, [and] former demons that were conquered by him. This is a fascinating carving symbolizes trusted strength. and power.
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$295.00
While major deities such as Guandi were officially sanctioned by government and religious authorities, many popular deities and historic figures were integrated into Popular Religion beliefs where they were assimilated and greatly modified with local traditions and iconographic depictions such as this. We assume this is Guandi, one of the most revered Chinese deities based…
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$785.00
These carvings of the Taoist-Deities Tudi Gong and his wife Tudi Po are from rural Southern China where they were frequently depicted together as house-gods on a home altar or local temple for farmers to pray to for abundant harvests and success in selling their products. Although Tudi Gong is a low ranking deity, he…
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$295.00 Original price was: $295.00.$225.00Current price is: $225.00.
Ht: 2.75”. W: 2.5” D: 0.25” 1.3oz. | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.
Rare silver pendant of joyful dancing Ganesh with Parvati framed within a betel shape with scalloped edges. Probably crafted and sold at a temple, it was worn for protection rather than good luck.
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