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  • Sale! Antique Peacock Heddle Pulley, Burma/Myanmar (11297B)

    Antique Peacock Heddle Pulley, Burma/Myanmar (11297B)

    Original price was: $245.00.Current price is: $175.00.
    H: 14″ W: 2.675” D: 3.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This elegant heddle pulley carved from a single piece of Burmese teak is topped by a peacock, which in Buddhism represents the short-lived nature of all things. In Burmese animistic traditions, it auspicious animal images protect the weaver, assure quality weaving, and please the gods and spirits. Finely weathered from time and use.

  • Sale! Antique Peacock with Inset Mirrors and Glass (3122)  Burma/Myanmar

    Antique Peacock with Inset Mirrors and Glass (3122) Burma/Myanmar

    Original price was: $725.00.Current price is: $595.00.
    H:  16.5” W: 9.5”   | 2.875” :  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Carved Mandalay style peacocks with outspread feathers like this were placed over entrances to protect religious and government buildings. The peacock was emblem of last Burmese Dynasty symbolizing the monarchy descending from the sun.

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  • Sale! Antique Porcelain Cat Teapot, China (16944B)

    Antique Porcelain Cat Teapot, China (16944B)

    Original price was: $145.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    Ht: 6.25”  W: 5.5” D: 3.25”  |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    The Chinese characters within a circled seal in the mold on the bottom indicate this teapot is an  antique. As the thin ribbon blue collar as wishes for long life, it is a perfect birthday gift. Recommended for decorative use only.

  • Sale! Antique Porcelain Ewer Quatrefoil Panels, China (18036)

    Antique Porcelain Ewer Quatrefoil Panels, China (18036)

    Original price was: $235.00.Current price is: $195.00.
    H: 4.875″ W: 4.5″ D: 3.25″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONtINENTAL U.S.

    Elegantly shaped porcelain ewer with graceful spout, saffron-colored glaze, quatrefoil panels and hand-painted floral designs within a gold frame with sinuous gold leaf vines.

  • Sale! Antique Porcelain Spouted Jar with Lugs, China (1106)

    Antique Porcelain Spouted Jar with Lugs, China (1106)

    Original price was: $145.00.Current price is: $105.00.
    H: 5”  W: 5.25”  D: 4.5” | FREE SHIPPING within continental US.

    Blue and white ceramics like spouted jar with four loops, were used in home kitchens and restaurants to hold oil, sauces, soy or other liquids. Decorated with country scene in a landscape with by tall trees.

  • Sale! Antique Portable Study/Prayer Table, Tibet  (7020)

    Antique Portable Study/Prayer Table, Tibet (7020)

    Original price was: $750.00.Current price is: $550.00.
    Ht: 13.75” W: 26.25” D: 13.125” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CAL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    One of a pair of Tibetan antique folding traveling prayer/study table for monks or nomadic families to lay out sutras (scriptures), scrolls, books, other study materials. Decorated with painted florals and fruit offering bowl symbolizing  flowering of enlightenment and opening of the heart.

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  • Sale! Antique Puppet Head with Top Bun, China (5274)

    Antique Puppet Head with Top Bun, China (5274)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $395.00.

    Ht: 22.25”  W: 7.25”  D: 5”    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This detailed male puppet head with a calm expression, round bun and half-smile was very versatile, used in religious or secular performances. Changing costumes and headgear, it could have been a Buddhist, Taoist or Popular Religion figure or deity or non religious character.

     

     

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  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West Casting Out Demons, China (16093)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West Casting Out Demons, China (16093)

    Original price was: $585.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 11.5″   W:  5.3″  D: 4.2″    |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Provincial carving with iconic phoenix headdress, hands in karana mudra to cast out demons, negative energy and purify  spaces. Image  was on home altar and consecrated with a sealed cover.

  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West on Horse, China (16138)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West on Horse, China (16138)

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 14.75″   W: 5.25″ D: 6.8″     |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    By making the Queen Mother larger than her horse and adorning it with decorative accessories – wide blanket,  prominent head gear, double rowed harness, decorative medallion –  this provincial artist emphasizes her power as Tao goddess of life, fertility and granting immortality.

     

     

  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head, China (16800)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West Puppet Head, China (16800)

    Original price was: $785.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    Ht: 17” W: 4.25” D: 4.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Very rare depiction of Queen Mother of the West puppet head wearing elaborate headdress with outstretched tortoise legs atop a phoenix, reflecting early shamanism rites of turtle shell divination. Mounted on acrylic base.

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  • Sale! Antique Queen Mother of the West, China (16142)

    Antique Queen Mother of the West, China (16142)

    Original price was: $525.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    H:  11.25″  W:  4.6″  |  3.25″   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Dense hardwood Queen Mother carving with phoenix in crown, holding robe across body, calmly seated on backless throne, much original polychrome and  lacquer finish remains. Sealed consecrated cavity.

  • Sale! Antique Rare Huntsman with Rifle, China ()

    Antique Rare Huntsman with Rifle, China ()

    Original price was: $315.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    H: 9 ”    W:  3.625″    D: 3.5 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Unique ancestor figure of a huntsman in the round standing on a  domed pedestal, holding a flint lock, wearing a hunting coat, a two-level hat, traditional under- and outer-garment, and thick boots.

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