Deities and Legends

Historically deities and deified humans have played a significant role in Asia the spiritual, cultural and daily life activities. In China and India, these beings serve a significant role in human activities by monitoring individual’s activities and responding with rewards or punishment. Deities and legends are propitiated in temples and home altars and shrines with offerings to protect and aid the living. The large pantheon of Chinese major and minor deities and legendary figures have been worshiped since ancient times. Gods created the world and humans and keep everything safe and well-functioning. Gods and deified legendary humans live the heavenly realms of immortality and are actively involved with human activities from intimate moments to events of national importance. Along with ancestors, gods have been a bridge between the living and the deceased and are revered and propitiated to watch over the living. The most venerated Chinese gods are the Jade Emperor, Queen Mother of the West, the Eight Immortals, Guanyin, Matsu, and the gods of wealth, war, literature, and happiness. Although outlawed as superstition in 1949 by the Communist Party, deities and legendary figures are still worshipped in Chinese homes world wide..

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Earth God Tudi Gong with Wife, China (16342)

    Antique/Vintage Earth God Tudi Gong with Wife, China (16342)

    Original price was: $785.00.Current price is: $625.00.
    H: Tudi Gong: 11.75″. Tudi Po 12.37″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    This happy benevolent couple are Taoist Earth God Tudi Gong and his wife Tudi Po placed on a home altar to assure an abundant harvest. Referred to as “Grandpa” and “Grand Ma” they wear vibrant Mandarin official’s attire, him with a mandarin square with a bird, and her with a phoenix headdress.

     

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Silver Pendant Ganesh with Parvati, India (22059)

    Antique/Vintage Silver Pendant Ganesh with Parvati, India (22059)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $150.00.
    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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  • Sale! Rare Antique Yixing Teapot, Scene from Peking Opera, China (1148)

    Rare Antique Yixing Teapot, Scene from Peking Opera, China (1148)

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 6”  W: 8.5”  D: 6.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rare Yixing teapot with brown wash, bright painted enamel scene from Peking opera.  Floral are wish for long and healthy life, perfect metaphor for sharing tea loved ones. Kiln seals in body, bottom, lid. For decoration only.

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  • SOLD Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist "Perfected Warrior," China (16097)

    SOLD Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China (16097)

    $595.00
    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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