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  • Antique Wood and Lacquer Monk (Lohan), China (16241BHK) $785

    Antique Wood and Lacquer Monk (Lohan), China (16241BHK) $785

    $785.00

    18 original Lohans were the major disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha whom he, at his death bed, entrusted to protect and promulgate Buddhist teachings. Over centuries, their numbers increased to over 500 enlightened beings recognized for their courage and supernatural powers. In Mahayana Buddhism, Lohans represent the ideal toward which Buddhist devotees should strive as they…

  • Antique Wood Kitchen God and His Wife, China (19028LAK) $995

    Antique Wood Kitchen God and His Wife, China (19028LAK) $995

    $995.00

    The Kitchen God (Zao Shen) was and still is among the most important Chinese house gods. Traditionally every family had its own Kitchen God with or without his wife above the stove to reflect his and its central position in the family’s life. The Kitchen God is both a syncretic and a tutelary deity embraced…

  • Antique/Vintage Taoist Shaman with Taotie on Hat, China (7503ZAH) $395

    Antique/Vintage Taoist Shaman with Taotie on Hat, China (7503ZAH) $395

    $395.00

    This image from Guandong wears typical Taoist priest or shaman attire – an undergarment crossed at the neck, an overcoat clasped at the waist and a double-winged high hat centered with an image of a taotie. The taotie is a mystical animal sometimes on the hat of Taoist priests or shamans as a guardian or…

  • Sale! Guanyin on Lotus Throne Amitabha Buddha in Crown 16145PLKE

    Guanyin on Lotus Throne Amitabha Buddha in Crown 16145PLKE

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $775.00.
    H:  15″    W:  6.5″    D:  5.25″    |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    The most distinguishing feature of this finely carved Nanhai Guanyin is her elaborate scalloped crown centered by the Amitabha Buddha of Infinite light. In Pure Land Buddhism crowns are believed to bestow a divine and solemn quality to Guanyin images. This serene yet elegant carving is perfect to enhance any personal meditative space.

  • Sale! Antique Ming Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China #16057BAK

    Antique Ming Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China #16057BAK

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $1,100.00.
    H: 11”  W: 5.75”  D: 5.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This very rare and fine 16th century home shrine image displays the benign and compassionate countenance of Songzi Guanyin the “Bestower of Children.”  With round face and joyful half-closed and eyes, she looks lovingly at the child whose arm is draped over hers.and leans slightly forward,  wearing a 5- lobed crown centered with a camellia flower a Chinese symbol of young sons and daughters. The inscription on the back dates the piece to 1521-1567

  • Pair of Antique/Vintage Carved Opera Figures (16161LME), China SPECIAL PRICE

    Pair of Antique/Vintage Carved Opera Figures (16161LME), China SPECIAL PRICE

    $875.00

    We cannot precisely identify this pair but the seller said the costume details were of opera figures which were extremely popular during the Qing dynasty until it ended. Beautifully carved from a very dense hardwood, the figure and wife sit on a 3 level pedestals with long back supports. Clearly an official with a deeply…

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  • Porcelain Cat Teapot, Chinese Republic #19420C

    Porcelain Cat Teapot, Chinese Republic #19420C

    $135.00
    H: 7” W: 8” D: 3.625” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This porcelain teapot is a rotund cat figurine comically sitting on a mouse. It has a raised paw spout, a removable head and a long sinuous tail handle. The whimsical and colorful design with long ribbon and blue collar with a dangling blue bow and the black, pink, and brown accents that define the face, ears, head, paws and body and all are hand painted.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Carving of Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China #16287LMK

    Rare Antique Carving of Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China #16287LMK

    Original price was: $885.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 10.25″ W: 7.5″ D: 3.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This extraordinary rare and delicately rendered rural carving is a female bodhisattva possibly Guanyin seated on a lotus throne atop an ox. Beautifully highlighted in vibrant gold and adorned with intricate designs on the lotus petals and ox’s saddle coverings, this statue shows how the concept of a bodhisattva was adapted to the deification of  “draft animals” (beasts of burden) who were integral to rural daily and agricultural activities in Chinese Popular Religion, Buddhism and Taoism beliefs.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Yixing Teapot with Scene from Peking Opera, China #1148BKE

    Rare Antique Yixing Teapot with Scene from Peking Opera, China #1148BKE

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 6”  W: 8.5”  D: 6.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Yixing stoneware teapots are praised as the best in the world for tea infusion. This gorgeous, extremely rare antique teapot with tight-fitting lid and elegant spout is finely decorated with a brown wash and hand applied bright painted enamel designs designs of a scene from the Peking opera Romance of Three Kingdoms. The  floral images are a wish for a long and healthy life, perfect metaphors for those sharing a fresh pot of tea with those they love. Kiln seals are impressed in the body, bottom and lid.

  • Sale! SOLD  Antique Guanyin on  a Mythical Hǒu, China,

    SOLD Antique Guanyin on a Mythical Hǒu, China,

    Original price was: $895.00.Current price is: $625.00.
    H: 9.5”  W: 2.25”  D: 6.5” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This remarkable figurine is Guanyin on her mythical  mount, the Hǒu, guardian master of the universe and model for righteousness and morality who symbolizes bringing forth peace and prosperity.The round orb in its mouth representing a pearl can be rubbed for good luck.  It is one of our most unique and favorite Buddhist statues, mounted on a frosted Acrylic stand.

  • SOLD  Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    $995.00
    H: 11”  W: 9.5”  D: 1.65” | FREE SHIPPING

    This earthenware brick tile bordered with a deep scalloped frame depicts a vase with a bouquet of propitious flowers: a chrysanthemum and a peony wrapped with an elegant ribbon. Tiles like this were made to decorate the large numbers of buildings created during the prosperous Song dynasty and to adorn tombs. This elegant brick is in good condition for its age with expected chips and cracks, some restoration of background and a re-glued frame break on each side. It has earth adherents from its burial in a tomb.

  • SOLD Antique Animal Shaped Wood Coconut Cutter, Thailand #3450ZSE SOLD

    SOLD Antique Animal Shaped Wood Coconut Cutter, Thailand #3450ZSE SOLD

    $395.00
    SOLD

    This antique coconut grater is a very practical multi-use creation designed to cut, grate, shave, husk, and shred coconuts and large fruits and vegetables. Some were carved as crouching rabbits and others like this were realistic renderings of small mammals. Its decorative appeal includes lovely 6-petal flowers above its four legs and elegantly curved and metal piece extending ”  W:from its mouth. With its warm and rustic feel, it would be a unique decorative addition to any kitchen and an interesting conversational piece.

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