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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1-18017-Red-Stand-Ancest-copy-4-300x300.jpg)
![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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![3214A 6 3330 copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3214A-6-3330-copy-300x225.jpg)
$475.00
H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful footed confection mould was most probably a marriage gift from a wealthy family to the newly wed as seen its symbols. It is elaborated and ornately decorated in vibrant reds and gilt with many auspicious symbols for fidelity, fertility and happiness with lotuses and pods filled with seeds, bats, paired fish and intertwined vines.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1-1152B-Yixing-teapot-LO-FACE-L-copy-300x295.jpg)
![2 1152B Yixing teapot LO REAR L copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2-1152B-Yixing-teapot-LO-REAR-L-copy-300x300.jpg)
$365.00
H: 2.375″ W: 6.25 ” D: 4 ” | FREE SHIPPING!
This delicate antique Yixing teapot is unusually shaped with a loop handle, short spout, flaring rim, small flat cover and small loops below its rim that indicate it may have been used to suspend oil or soy sauce rather than serve tea. Its charm is enhanced by its free hand-painted colored enamels with circular panels containing fanciful and bright floral and leaf decorations.
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![2 16005 shrine stand L DRAWER copy 4](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2-16005-shrine-stand-L-DRAWER-copy-4-300x225.jpg)
$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$525.00Current price is: $525.00.
H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING COST
The low profile and fine lacquered finish of this charming antique wood chest add warmth and a touch of antique fine craftsmanship to any setting. The two intricately carved drawers for storage lend it to a multitude of uses. Carved auspicious symbols to bring the Five Blessings or Happinesses to its surroundings include peonies and vines, butterflies, plum blossom and a Japanese lily. The sides have inset panel with florals and the bottom has a decorative apron with a beautiful fretwork vine design. Its warm patina extends to the detailed brass butterfly handles.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1-19047-copy-site--300x300.jpg)
![1b 19047 copy 2](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1b-19047-copy-2-300x300.jpg)
$985.00 Original price was: $985.00.$725.00Current price is: $725.00.
H: 15″ W: 6.5″ D: 5.5″ | EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING COST
This excellently carved civilian official with gilt highlights was commissioned by a family to place on a home altar for veneration and to impress those who viewed it. The imposing ancestor figure grasps his belt of office to show his pride in passing examinations to become a civil official, which leads to a life of rank, consequence and prosperity for him and his family. Statues like this are an affirmation of persistence, success, status and power and they honor those who display these characteristics.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1-16312-Priest-cup-copy-4-300x300.jpg)
![2 16312 Priest cup copy 4](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-16312-Priest-cup-copy-4-300x300.jpg)
$450.00 Original price was: $450.00.$325.00Current price is: $325.00.
Ht: 9″ W: 5″ D: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
During the Ming and Qing dynasties small images of Taoist officials and priests were often shown holding a cup of the elixir of life to place on home altars along with ancestor figures, house gods and other religious images to bring blessings (fu) to the household. By commissioning figures like this artful carving, families honored their ancestors and met their filial piety duties. Mounted on an acrylic stand.
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![16902B 7 copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/16902B-7-copy-300x300.jpg)
$295.00
H: 33″ W: 5.75″ D: 8″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This tall unique hand-carved wood oil lamp is beautifully decorated with auspicious symbols to entice positive energy and luck in marriage and the arrival of many sons.: on top a pair of finely carved fish, a lotus seed pod on a lotus leaf to hold the oil and a base with a round lotus shape atop a square stone. In excellent condition, it was a well-used piece demonstrated by charred edges on the oil cup from the wick burning until all the oil was depleted.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-16326-Guanti-copy-4-300x300.jpg)
![2 Small Guanti Lucite copy 2](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2-Small-Guanti-Lucite-copy-2-300x300.jpg)
$375.00 Original price was: $375.00.$295.00Current price is: $295.00.
H: ” W: ” D: ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Guandi, the God of War and Justice and Protector of China and its citizens was a Chinese model of loyalty, virtue and morality and was depicted in Temples and home shrines throughout China. This antique figurine was probably part of a larger carving. He wears military maille, black gloves with a carved taotie which is a warning against gluttony and is covered in gold as a sign of power. The open back confirms it was consecrated by a Taoist priest. Mounted on a frosted acrylic stand.
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![](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1-19420A-JAS-cat-tpot-ball-flat-front-copy-300x278.jpg)
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$135.00
H: 8” W: 8” D: 3.75” | FREE SHIPPING!
This charming white porcelain Siamese cat teapot has a raised paw for pouring tea, a removable head for adding water , and a long sinuous tail handle. The beautifully hand-painted design is whimsical and colorful with a thick dark red collar ribbon, a matching ornamental bow, and a ball under its left paw. Black, orange, red and blue accents define the cat’s face, ears, head, paws and the ball.
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![3 17036 woman copy](https://vanishingarts.gallery/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3-17036-woman-copy-300x300.jpg)
$240.00
Ht: 9.75″ W: 3.5″ D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !
This Chinese Republic Period delicate porcelain figurine holds a rose at her heart in her right snow white hand, her left arm covered by her shawl resting on a waist-high decorative vase with an opening to hold incense (joss) sticks. Her shawl drapes over her shoulders and lower garment with floral motifs extending to the beaded belt at her waist. The sweet facial expression with slightly smiling bowed lips is framed by her piled hair looped in a chignon over each ear. Given her luxurious garments and accessories, she is an aristocratic woman. The rose was often used on porcelains during this period, representing eternal spring.
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