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  • Sale! Ming Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16057)

    Ming Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16057)

    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.

    Very rare and fine 16th century home shrine image with compassionate countenance of Songzi Guanyin the “Bestower of Children.” With joyful half-closed 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. Inscription dates it to 1521-1567

  • Sale! Porcelain Cat Teapot, Chinese Republic (19420C)

    Porcelain Cat Teapot, Chinese Republic (19420C)

    Original price was: $145.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 7” W: 8” D: 3.625” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rotund porcelain teapot with removable head. With her pink highlights, round wide eyes, feathered brows and 3 part ribbon with bow she appears to be an affectionate female lap cat.

  • Sale! Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head 3 Phoenix Headdress (16804)

    Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head 3 Phoenix Headdress (16804)

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H:14.75″    W:  4″   D:  4.5″     |     free shipping within continental US

    Antique Xiwangmu puppet head with 3 phoenixes in crown, traditional Qing head ware worn by the Empress for official occasions, ceremonies. Acrylic stand.

     

     

  • Sale! Rare Antique Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China (16287)

    Rare Antique Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China (16287)

    Original price was: $885.00.Current price is: $725.00.
    H: 10.25″ W: 7.5″ D: 3.75″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rare provincial  carving of Guanyin on an ox reflecting the concept of bodhisattva reverence for  “draft animals” (beasts of burden) who were integral to rural daily and agricultural activities in Chinese Popular Religion, Buddhism and Taoism.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Yixing Teapot, Scene from Peking Opera, China (1148)

    Rare Antique Yixing Teapot, Scene from Peking Opera, China (1148)

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

    Rare Yixing teapot with brown wash, bright painted enamel scene from Peking opera.  Floral are wish for long and healthy life, perfect metaphor for sharing tea loved ones. Kiln seals in body, bottom, lid. For decoration only.

  • 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.

  • Sale! SOLD Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon (3191BLB) Roman North Africa

    SOLD Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon (3191BLB) Roman North Africa

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 4.5”  W: 3”  D: 2.75” | SOLD

    This Roman ceramic flagon is a uniquely shaped vessel used to store and pour potable liquids. A crème slip carinated jug with a high profile and a trefoil pouring spout, it has a strap handle attached from the carinated edge to just below the rim for easy handling. Roman coarse wars like this were use for liquids and to make offerings to household deities.

  • Sale! SOLD Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon with Handle (3188) Roman North Africa

    SOLD Ancient Earthenware Carinated Flagon with Handle (3188) Roman North Africa

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 8.5”  Dia: 5.5” | SOLD

    The shape of this elegant carinated ancient earthenware  pouring vessel used to hold and dispense potable liquids:  water, wine and other drinks. They were used to hydrate everyone including laborers, field workers, ship-rowers, army personnel and people in their homes and were placed wherever they were needed.

  • 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.

  • SOLD Antique Lacquered Wood Pair Fu Lions, China (16735)

    SOLD Antique Lacquered Wood Pair Fu Lions, China (16735)

    $595.00

    Whimsical carvings of fu lions were the most popular mythical animals in Chinese homes, especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties, as free standing statues, designs on furniture, architectural elements and functional pieces in private homes or gardens or on a home altar to bring fu and the blessings to the home.  This incredibly cute…

  • SOLD Antique Moon Cake Confection Mold, China (1150LEM)

    SOLD Antique Moon Cake Confection Mold, China (1150LEM)

    $850.00

    The Mid Autumn Moon Festival, also called the Mooncake Festival, is the 2nd most important holiday after the Chinese New Year, celebrated when the full moon is at its brightest point on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for multi-generational gatherings when families dine together in harmony,…

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