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Beautifully shaped footed porcelain bowl, thinly crafted with a coral saffron glaze on the outside on a deep foot. Fading red stamped seal of an unknown kiln on bottom. Likely from the Tongzhi Period 1862-1874.
Tibetan repoussé of Shakyamuni Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra within a trefoil arch on a lotus base.
Copper alloy repoussé votive plaque of Vishnu surrounded with head and body aureoles. Symbols of his power as Universe’s Protector include a conch shell, his crown and lotus leaves symbolizing purity, truth, and unfolding of creation.
Sawankhalok elegant mangosteen shape stoneware lidded bowl with raised calyx, cream and brown glazes, incised floral and geometric designs to store spices, cosmetics, betel nuts and medicine.
Finely carved ancestor displaying status symbols: official’s attire and hat, horseshoe chair with feet on pedestal. Painted and lacquered front and back in red, traces of gilt, colors of “fu” as a wish for wealth, health and long life, aged from years of use into a great patina.
Masterfully crafted Taoist official with calm, sincere and expressive face with creases indicating his age and wisdom of his senior status. Holds ritual cup with the elixir of immortality, a wish for a long and happy afterlife. Mounted on an acrylic stand.
Heavy antique exquisite C-shaped Senufo manilla, divided into ornate sections, deeply carved, pairs of raised round metal pieces. Fine patina with wood and metal stand.
Antique 3-sections Senufo manilla with incising, raised bosses and flattened discs at ends. Very heavy, used to store wealth, trade for purchases, bridal dowries or ceremonies. Fine patina, wood and metal stand.
Masterful carving of Shen Nong, revered hero and reputed father of both Natural Medicine and Agriculture. Benevolent, sitting on cloud, leaves on shoulders. One of 3 sovereigns who contributed to well-being of humanity. Especially fitting for health care, pharmaceutical or agricultural professional or associated with tea.
Shiwan 2 part chopsticks holder with top holes for hanging and bottom ones for drainage. Chopsticks were wedding gifts from mothers to daughters with auspicious wishes: sons as soon as possible, blessing for prosperity, happiness and fertility, life-giving rain and abundance.
Apple green glazed teapot typical of Shiwan kiln pottery known for its brilliant flambé glazes in the 18-19th century. Hexagonal shape with yoked rounded handle with spiral decorations that adds a decorative touch.
Shiwan stoneware peaches and lotuses on footed bowl auspicious symbols associated with springtime, fertility, long healthy life for many generations and therefore are propitious gifts for birthdays, especially for the elderly.
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