Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency Bracelet, North/West Africa (3152)
$295.00Bracelet H: 3.875” W: 3.5” Thick: 1.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Tuareg horseshoe shape manilla with bulbous rounded faceted ends, hand hammered fine details.
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Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency Bracelet, North/West Africa (3156)
$185.00H: 3.5” W: 3.625” Thick: 0.50” Circum. 10.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Finely fashioned Tuareg slim circular-shaped manilla bracelet/anklet, hand incised striated decorations, and faceted rounded beads at the open hoof-shaped terminals ends.
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Antique Two Sided Sweetmeat Confection-Mold, China (3562)
Original price was: $395.00.$295.00Current price is: $295.00.Ht: 1.25″ W: 15″ D:14.87″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This intricately hand carved gold and silver platter with indentations on both sides was used to make confections called sweetmeats eaten at festivals, holidays, and other key celebrations. The round molds symbolize the moon and cohesion of the family. The 5-petal plum blossoms attached to vines symbolize purity and endurance, as well as the coming of spring, renewal, and longevity. The multiple seeds are a wish for fertility and sons, and thus this mold may have been a holiday and/or marriage gift to a young couple.
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Antique White Hooded Guanyin in Royal Ease Guanyin ( Lalitsana), China, (16910)
$985.00H: 10.75″ W: 5.5″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.
White Clad Guanyin sits in royal ease her hands in karana mudra on her lap to expel evil, remove problems and rid sickness or other negativities. This powerful mudra is rarely used for Guanyin images. The cavity Consecrated for home altar use.
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Antique Wood and Lacquer Monk (Lohan), China (16241)
Original price was: $785.00.$495.00Current price is: $495.00.18 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…
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Antique Wood Figurine of a Foreigner, China (16857WCK)
$195.00H: 5.25″ W: 4.5″ D: 2.875″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This 19th-century miniature wood figure is a finely and whimsically carved portly seated merchant. He is depicted as a Laowai or “old foreigner” with a westernized face and hat and oversized hands placed on his knees. Seated on a platform base, he wears garments reflective of the Chinese culture at this time but wears a hat that is clearly not of Chinese origin. Other indications this charming figure is a foreigner include the roundness of his face, western facial features and oversized hands.
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Antique Wood Gilt Buddha Calling for Rain, Laos (3153PAOK) $1575
$1,575.00H: 24.5” Dia: 7″ | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING quote or email [email protected]
Lao carved Buddha statues are renowned for their delicacy and refinement. This elegant antique Buddha is depicted in the “Calling for Rain” mudra found only in Laos with his half-closed gazing downward in meditation, elegant gestures, lyrical flaring robes and graceful curves of the body reflecting the Buddha’s gentleness. The curvature, proportions and oversized head indicate the perfection, wisdom and compassion of the “Enlightened One. He stands on a multi-tiered circular and waisted base. Carved Laotian images as old and elegant as this are rare.
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Antique Wood Oil Lamp Double Fish Design, China (16902A)
Original price was: $325.00.$195.00Current price is: $195.00.H: 35″ W: 5.75″ D: 8″ CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPing
This charming oil lamp is decorated with auspicious symbols: Fish symbolize harmony, marital happiness and double fish mean “may there be abundance.” The oil cup is a lotus seed with a lotus leaf, symbols of a harmonious and fruitful marriage and also mean “the continuous birth of sons.”
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Antique Wood Zhenwu the Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China (19416)
Original price was: $1,250.00.$975.00Current price is: $975.00.H: 15.25″ W: 6.75″ D: 6.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior) one of most important and powerful Taoist deities, is revered for magical powers to suppress demonic forces. Forceful wood provincial image for personal devotion reflecting his iconography: on throne, bare feet resting on snake and tortoise, celestial scarf and maille armor.
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Antique Wood Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior” China (19066B)
Original price was: $575.00.$495.00Current price is: $495.00.H: 13″ W: 5″ D: 4.8″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Provincial carving of Zhenwu the Perfected Warrior, one of the most popular Taoist deities in the Ming/Qing dynasties, iconically shown standing on a snake and turtle, symbolizing those over whom he presides.
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Antique/Vintage Bejeweled Dancer, Burma/Myanmar (T038)
$1,250.00H: 19.75″ W: 7.75″ D: 5″ | FOR SHIPPING QUOTATION CALL US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]
Exquisite teak carving of a Mandalay Burmese male dancer in a fluid twisted pose emphasizing his strength, balance and grace. His bejeweled sarong with insert glass reflect light and adds movement and depth. Mounted on a contemporary frosted Lucite stand.
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Antique/Vintage Carved Hindu Devi Child’s Doll, India (3120)
Original price was: $85.00.$55.00Current price is: $55.00.Ht: 9..5 ” W: 2″ D:1.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Antique carving of a Devi (Sanskrit: divine) probably a child’s toy and and protective item. Tikka on forehead, ample breasts – a wish for fertility with a shiny patina from use.
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