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  • Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    $395.00
    H: 17″      W: 14″      D: 4.5″      |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    As part of Burmese animistic and shamanistic beliefs hand built oxcarts were decorated with figurehead prows of mythical beings to guide the owner. Using their spiritual and magical powers they bestow good fortune and ward off malevolent spirits. The legendary figure here is probably a nat – a deified spirits of the deceased believed to have magical and protective powers seen on non religious items and in Buddhist temples, pagodas, home shrines, other spiritual structures throughout Burma.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Original price was: $475.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    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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  • Sale! Antique Carved Teak Figure, Burma/Myanmar #11001BKE

    Antique Carved Teak Figure, Burma/Myanmar #11001BKE

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $315.00.
    H: 23″  W: 10″  D: 5.5″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    This wonderful teak carving may be an indigenous Burmese Nat placed atop a large fleur-de-lis shield reflecting British influence. Wearing a local native sarong (longyi) with an attractive border drawn up between his legs, a decorative pointed collar covers his chest and shoulders, his headgear is pointed at each side, the eyes are mother of pearl, and the red-painted lips are what remains of what was likely a fully painted carving.

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  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $550.00.
    Ht: 12.5″  W: 10″  D: 9.5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Made in the Meiji era (1868-1912),this hand crafted antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin teapot has an unusual decorative handle and curved spout and has a beautiful relief design of galloping horses. Horses have been  revered creatures in Japanese culture that embody grace, power and nobility. The knob on the lid probably represents a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. As with all antiques, these pieces are purely decorative for display purposes only.

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

    Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, #(16009BKEM

    Original price was: $4,500.00.Current price is: $2,900.00.
    H: 32″  W: 9″  D: 8″ |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Lu Donghin the most celebrated of the 8 Chinese Immortals. This woderful antique carving depicts him with a hair whisk that he rides on the clouds (symbolically on his chest) and a two-edged sword to cut through greed, lust and sorrow. Carving like this were found in Taoist temples and grottoes are dedicated to him on China’s sacred mountains. He is associated with medicine and the elixir of life and has power over evil spirits.

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  • Sale! Antique Crowned Guanyin with the Five Dhyani Wisdom Buddhas, China #16123BLEM

    Antique Crowned Guanyin with the Five Dhyani Wisdom Buddhas, China #16123BLEM

    Original price was: $4,350.00.Current price is: $3,700.00.
    Ht: 27.5” W:13.5: D: 10.25” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING QUOTE OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

    This antique carving is a magnificent example of fine provincial Buddhist statues made by local artisans. This serene exquisitely carved Guanyin sits on a detached pedestal base in meditation. Made to be seen in the round, she wears a traditional three part garment with delicate incised leaves and leaf motifs on the front, back, and sleeves.  Her gentle, sweet face is soft and has a peaceful and calming half smile. Her high pointed crown depicts the Five Tantric Dhyani Buddhas, which which are rarely seen in provincial Guanyin images.

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  • 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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  • Antique Garden Stool with Pierce-Work Designs, China (16780ZLSE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Antique Garden Stool with Pierce-Work Designs, China (16780ZLSE) SPECIAL PRICE

    $1,450.00

    The top design on this stoneware garden stool is a simplified open narcissus with a white and yellow center; it is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. Below are intertwined double lozenges, followed on the lowest register of by white octagonal shapes and ending with a low orange-yellow rectangle pierced in the center. A…

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  • Sale! Antique Glass Painting of Krishna , India, H: 16"

    Antique Glass Painting of Krishna , India, H: 16″

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 16″ W: 13″ D: 1″ | |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    This vibrant glass painting of Krishna along with the Peacock (3983MCE) were inset in an antique Indian wood cabinet or chest. One of the most popular Hindu deities, he is beautifully depicted serenading his adoring gopis with his engaging flute.

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  • Sale! Antique Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown #16837HEM

    Antique Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown #16837HEM

    Original price was: $1,495.00.Current price is: $1,330.00.
    H: 33.5″ W: 33″  D: 10″ |  call  213-568-3030 or email [email protected] for shipping

     Vibrant provincial Guanyin with high crown centered with Amitabha Buddha surrounded by swirling florals. The indentation for urna (third eye) on forehead would have held a cut glass. This humble approachable Guanyin was placed in a home or  community shrine.

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  • Sale! Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China #5677JACK

    Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China #5677JACK

    Original price was: $1,750.00.Current price is: $1,300.00.
    H: 21” W: 11.5” D: 8” | FOR SHIPPING call  213-568-3030 or email [email protected]

    This vibrant image represents the “Heavenly Empress” Mazu wearing a red-tiered outer robe topped with a black scalloped collar bordered with gold and carved in graceful folds. Three ornamental flowers painted on her stomach might reflect the Popular Religion myth that when Mazu’s mother was pregnant, she prayed for a daughter as she already had six sons. In a dream Guanyin gave her a flower blossom to wear, and the next day Mazu was born.

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  • Sale! Antique Home Altar With Panel of Guanyin on Hǒu, China #19433

    Antique Home Altar With Panel of Guanyin on Hǒu, China #19433

    Original price was: $585.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 9″  W: 18.5″  D:5.8″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING.

    As a wish for a prosperity, health, and many sons, this small table probably was in a young couple’s bedroom. Guanyin sits on a hǒu holding lotuses in the right panel and the left has rats with melons as fertility symbols. Perfect for a personal home altar or wedding gift.

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