Red

The Chinese consider red to be a life-giving color, associated with summer, the south and the vermilion bird that represents the element fire and the period of maximum yang. Red is the color of fu, and is used as a wish to summon happiness, blessings and good fortune. The color of red enhances the “good luck” of any object on which it is used. Auspicious objects such as chopsticks, peonies and hibiscus which are recognizable by their shape but are not naturally red may be portrayed as red and thus symbolize the auspicious wishes associated with of fu. In masks red represents positive virtues of loyalty, heroism, and courage. Red is also the color of the goddess Shakti who personifies divine feminine creative power and creation.

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    Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China (3214A-BKE) $475

    Original price was: $475.00.Current price is: $403.75.
    H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    This exceptionally crafted and beautiful footed confection mould was most probably a marriage gift from a wealthy family to the newlyweds as seen its symbolisms.  It is elaborated and ornately decorated in vibrant reds and gilt with auspicious symbols for fidelity, fertility and happiness with lotuses and pods filled with seeds, bats, paired fish and intertwined vines  representing a life pair, having sons, and other marriage wishes.

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    Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332BOK) $775

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $658.75.
    H: 12.125” W: 6.125” D: 4.125” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental u.s.!

    This vibrant and finely carved wood statue is the old good-natured Earth God Tudi Gong once found in most rural communities throughout China. He is a kind and benevolent god as seen by his good natured features, believed to live in and help residents of small villages, especially for issues relating to agriculture or wealth.   As an administrator he sits on a horseshoe chair wearing officials clothes and carries a tael, a gold bar that symbolizes a wish for wealth. With his sweet and unpretentious demeanor, he looks like someone you just like to hang out with. Once in every village and most homes, these charming images have, like all Taoist deity images, become scarce.

     

     

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    Antique Lacquered Wood Pair Fu Lions, China (16735BSE) $595

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $505.75.
    H: 4.25″  W: 2″  D: 0.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    During the Ming and Qing dynasties, small fu lion pairs were popular indoor and out door accessories. As protectors of Buddhism, fu lions are both menacing and friendly and this remarkably fanciful pair of crouching beasts joyously reflects both traits, with floppy ears, smiling open mouthed faces with tongues hanging out, and curled tails versus bushy eyebrows, bulging eyes and long pointed nails. Originally decorations on furniture with flat rear sides, they can stand alone as decorative accessories or even be a great pair of bookends. However they are used, they are guaranteed to bring a smile to those who are fortunate to see them on a regular basis.

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