Taoist Deity

Taoist deities include humans such as those who became immortal through Taoist practices, ancient legendary heroes, humanized planets and stars, and all human activities, even such things as drunkenness, are also represented by deities. Other deities include nature spirits, and animals such as dragons, tigers, and snakes. The more significant Taoist deities are the Three Pure Ones who represent three aspects of the divinity that exist in all living things; the Jade Emperor, the supreme being of Heaven and Earth, both living and the dead; the Eight Immortals who help and protect mankind, and Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West, the most powerful female Taoist deity who presides over life and death.

  • Antique Agricultural Deity and Spring Ox, China (16337LKE) $885

    Antique Agricultural Deity and Spring Ox, China (16337LKE) $885

    $885.00

    This extremely rare late Ming/early Qing dynasty antique-Chinese-wood-carving carving is divided in two parts and is significant for its juxtaposition of images as well as its unique iconography. The top is one of the Taoist officials in typical officials-attire: an official’s hat, a tiered robe with a red sash extending to the tops of the…

  • Sale! Antique Attendant to Guandi, Taoist God of War, China (16022)

    Antique Attendant to Guandi, Taoist God of War, China (16022)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 16.25:  W: 5.875”  D: 3.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    Attendant Chou Ts’ang, to Guandi, most revered Chinese military hero and Taoist God of War, hands clasped and eyes down in respect wearing detailed military clothing and boots on high pedestal with painted gold florals.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China (16840)

    Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China (16840)

    Original price was: $850.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 7.5″ W: 2.875″ D: 2″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    VA’s most unique and finely crafted Kitchen God couple. Beautifully carved, clasping hu tablets, approachable features, smiling lips. Painted character on base wish for “happiness.” Add positive chi, enhance feng-shui.Unique house warming/wedding gifts.

  • Sale! Antique Carved Thunder God Leigong on a Hou, China (16327)

    Antique Carved Thunder God Leigong on a Hou, China (16327)

    Original price was: $345.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    H: 6″  W: 2.5″    D: 4″   | FREE SHIPPING within continental US.

    Miniature Taoist Thunder God who protects from injustice and punishes evildoers with his drum, mallet, chisel. Has bird’s beak and claws and dragon’s wings, rides a mythical hou. Part of bed frame carving with many protective deities.

  • Sale! Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, (16009)

    Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, (16009)

    Original price was: $4,800.00.Current price is: $3,750.00.
    H: 32″  W: 9″  D: 8″ |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Lu Donghin, most celebrated of 8 Taoist Chinese Immortals, rides on clouds with a 2-edged sword to cut through greed, lust, sorrow. Venerated in temples, grottoes, sacred mountains, he is  associated with medicine, elixir of life and power over evil spirits. This 18th large figure with cloud design on chest.

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  • Sale! Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332K)

    Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332K)

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 12.125″  W: 6.125″ D: 4.125a”   |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Tudi Gong in horseshoe chair with typical kindly face, flowing beard, officials-attire: high hat, double waist belt, red color, holding a tael gold bar as wish for wealth. Most popular rural deity who protects small towns, residents and agriculture.

  • Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096JASK) $1550

    Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096JASK) $1550

    $1,550.00

    The Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) is one of the most significant female Taoist-deities and one of the Great Chinese Goddesses with a huge syncretic cult following within Taoism, Popular Folk Religion and Buddhism. With immeasurable powers she controls life and creation, death and destruction and the ability to determine every living being’s lifespan….

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  • Sale! Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Original price was: $745.00.Current price is: $425.00.
    H: 10.25” W: 4.75” D: 3.625” | FREE SHIPPING WITHin Continental U.S.

    Taoist God of Wealth (Caishen) portrayed as benevolent authoritative figure associated with wealth: holds tael, robe with coin decorations, painted with red and gold.

  • 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.

  • Antique Home Altar Queen Mother of the West,  China (16035TSK) $395

    Antique Home Altar Queen Mother of the West, China (16035TSK) $395

    $395.00
    H:  12.5″  W: 4.8″      |  3.3″     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Small mage of Queen Mother carved by provisional artisan depicts her as humble and matronly with iconic phoenix on headdress for placement on a home altar.  Cavity with original sealed bung indicates it was consecrated.

  • Sale! Antique Kitchen God and His Wife, China (16850D)

    Antique Kitchen God and His Wife, China (16850D)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 7.25 ”    W: 3 ”    D: 1.625 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Finely carved Kitchen God and his wife, mirror images on backless chairs with multi-sided pedestals reflecting reverent and  responsibility to protect the home. Naturally darkened lacquer, soft patina. Male with consecration covering, female open with contents. Unique house warming/wedding gift.

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