Phoenix

The Chinese phoenix (凤 凰 Fenghuang) is the “king of birds” with fabulous colors and the head of a pheasant, crown of a duck, beak of a swallow, back of a tortoise and tail of a fish. According to the 4th century BCE Chinese Classic of Mountains and Seas, its head represents virtue, back propriety, wing duty, chest mercy, and abdomen credibility. Said to have been born facing the sun’s rays, the mythical bird symbolizes the sun’s warmth, embraces the yang(male) principles of light and heat and promotes creation of male progeny. It brings affluence and only appears during periods of prosperity, peace and good government. Phoenix images decorated ceremonial costumes and were used in the Empress of China’s headwear and the ceremonial headdresses of the Queen Mother of the West and Matsu. As one of the four divine animals that presides over the southern quadrant it was a popular motif in Chinese Straits furniture and accessories with special meaning for Chinese residents in Southeast Asia. A pair with wings out or flying balance each other, represent harmony between a husband and wife and is a wish for a harmonious marriage with many sons. When the “king of birds” is paired with peonies (the “king of flowers”) they symbolize harmony, blessings, rank, good fortune and prosperity. A dragon and phoenix together symbolize a happy and harmonious union a popular decorative motif, especially in bedrooms. In feng shui, the phoenix symbolizes luck and is said to bring auspicious chi both to one’s life and home.

  • 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 Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Original price was: $1,550.00.Current price is: $1,275.00.
    H: 17.25″  W: 8″ D: 6″   CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Exquisite carved Queen Mother of the West, elaborate phoenix in crown. Most significant Taoist female deity, patron of women, divine teacher, determines length of people’s lives, associated with virtue and peaches of immortality.

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  • Sale! Antique Female Taoist Priest with Hu Tablet, China (19154)

    Antique Female Taoist Priest with Hu Tablet, China (19154)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 12 ”   W:4.3  ”   D: 2.25 ”      |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Charming consecrated image of female Toast priest with Phoenix headdress holding a hu tablet. Women were welcomed as priests since Taoism beginnings.

  • Sale! Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China (5677)

    Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China (5677)

    Original price was: $1,750.00.Current price is: $1,150.00.
    H: 21” W: 11.5” D: 8” | FOR SHIPPING call  213-568-3030 or email [email protected]

    Temples for “Heavenly Empress” Mazu in southern China coastal regions protect sea faring peoples. This motherly home altar statue reflects that although childless, she protects her children – her devotees – as a mother. Seated on lucite base. 

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  • Sale! Antique Home Altar Mazu, China (19013)

    Antique Home Altar Mazu, China (19013)

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    H: 9” W: 6.525” D: 2.5     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Small consecrated home altar provincial Mazu, finely carved on armless back chair dressed modestly in peasant robes with a phoenix in her hat, she is motherly figure who protects her devotees as her children.

  • Sale! Antique Home Altar Queen Mother of the West,  China (16035)

    Antique Home Altar Queen Mother of the West, China (16035)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $315.00.
    H:  12.5″  W: 4.8″      |  3.3″     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Home altar provincial Queen Mother carving depicted her as approachable, humble and matronly. Iconic phoenix on headdress.  Cavity with original sealed covering indicates it was consecrated.

  • Sale! Antique Lacquer and Gilt Straits Chinese Shrine Cabinet, China (3986)

    Antique Lacquer and Gilt Straits Chinese Shrine Cabinet, China (3986)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $425.00.
    H: 16.375″ W: 13.625″ D: 5.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 or [email protected]

    Extremely ornate black lacquer cabinet with intricately carved doors, and gilded openwork panels with opening to red lacquer, gilt fringe interior with backdrop with Chinese scenes. Display of status and piety, designed as dignified display for honoring ancestral spirits.

     

    Intricately carved black and heavily gilt cabinet is a fine example of a Straits Chinese furniture  Carved openwork panels with phoenixes and lotuses are symbolic wishes for harmony, blessings, rank, good fortune; outstretched wings wish for harmonious marriage, many sons and the inside decoration a wish for status and successful career. Although somewhat flamboyant, it is a unique accent piece and great gift for newly weds.

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  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West Casting Out Demons, China (16093)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West Casting Out Demons, China (16093)

    Original price was: $585.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 11.5″   W:  5.3″  D: 4.2″    |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Provincial carving with iconic phoenix headdress, hands in karana mudra to cast out demons, negative energy and purify  spaces. Image  was on home altar and consecrated with a sealed cover.

  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West on Horse, China (16138)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West on Horse, China (16138)

    Original price was: $625.00.Current 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.

     

     

  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head, China (16800)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head, China (16800)

    Original price was: $785.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    Ht: 17” W: 4.25” D: 4.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Very rare depiction of Queen Mother of the West puppet head wearing elaborate headdress with outstretched tortoise legs atop a phoenix, reflecting early shamanism rites of turtle shell divination. Mounted on acrylic base.

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  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West, China (16142)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West, China (16142)

    Original price was: $525.00.Current 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.

  • Sale! Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head 3 Phoenix Headdress (16804)

    Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head 3 Phoenix Headdress (16804)

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H:14.75″    W:  4″   D:  4.5″     |     free shipping within continental US

    Antique Xiwangmu puppet head with 3 phoenixes in crown, traditional Qing head ware worn by the Empress for official occasions, ceremonies. Acrylic stand.

     

     

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