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$1,585.00 Original price was: $1,585.00.$1,347.25Current price is: $1,347.25.
H: 16.5” W: 6.5” D: 6.5” |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This beautiful and rare wood gilt Nanhai Guanyin sits in meditation creating an aura of peace and serenity. With a lobed crown containing images of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas, she blends Mahayana practices with Hindu and Vedic mystical concepts which were adopted in Vajrayana Buddhism. As Wisdom Buddhas are rarely displayed in Nanhai Guanyin images, this radiant image is a significant carving.
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$345.00 Original price was: $345.00.$293.25Current price is: $293.25.
Ht: 5.75” W: 2.5” D: 4” | SHIPPING FREE WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
This finely carved and highly detailed carving of Guandi, the God of War and Justice is a decorative element in a bed framework of a wealthy family to protect them while they sleep. He became one of the most popular gods in China and in the 19th century the Emperor designated him Military Emperor and elevated him to the level of Confucius. In Mahayana Buddhism he is the Protector of the Dharma, with images placed in Buddhist temples. He sits on a mythical Hǒu who also protects them from evil and bad fortune. It is mounted on a lucite stand and ideally should b e displayed with Antique Thunder God Leigong on a Hou 16327.
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$975.00 Original price was: $975.00.$590.75Current price is: $590.75.
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.
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$485.00 Original price was: $485.00.$412.25Current price is: $412.25.
Ht: 4.675 W: 1″ D: 0.625″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Han dynasty bronze belt hook is fashioned as a dragon with intense eyes. Dragons were ancient symbols of divine protection, symbolizing good fortune, high rank and power. The underside button-like extension affixes to a belt hole, the hook is positioned horizontally to attach to clothing. Belt hooks were used in life as status symbol and buried with the deceased for the afterlife. In very good condition, it has not been cleaned and has normal pitting and surface losses due to its two millennia-old burial in a humid tomb that has heavily oxidized over the years and, therefore, has beautiful verdigris deposits.
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$2,100.00 Original price was: $2,100.00.$1,785.00Current price is: $1,785.00.
H: 11.75” W: 12.25” D: 7.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
Cocoon jars were mingqi made for placement in tombs to comfort the deceased on their journey to and in their afterlife. An elixir of Immortality made from mulberry leaves or their ashes was placed inside for the deceased to drink and transmigrate into the world of the beyond. Ovoid in shape to resemble a silkworm cocoon, ajar rests on a small trumpet-shaped foot and has a narrow neck and a wide lip at its mouth. Painted after firing with vertical bands dividing it into panels, swirling cloud scrolls, and circular “eye” motifs at each end, this beautiful vessel is in excellent condition for its age with expected paint losses, scrapes, and dirt adhesions.
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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$590.75Current price is: $590.75.
H: 10″ W: 5.5″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This charming 18th century provincial Guanyin of the Southern Seas sits in meditation on a lotus and smiling joyously. As a protector of the sea, she is seated on an open lotus above a fish with his head and tail emerging from the water. The lotus represents purity and the stem symbolizes Buddhist teachings which give rise to purity of mind and enlightenment.
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$15,000.00
H: 74″ W: 16″ D: 18″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
The creation of renowned French-American multimedia artist and sculptor Pascal Giacomini, Giaco GuitarTM Sculptures are uniquely playable works of art highly prized for both their musical and artistic merits. Technically, they are hybrid oil-can, solid body electric guitars.
This custom-made “OK Oil” guitar features the striking black and gold colored oil can of OK Motor Oil, a prominent American oil company from the 1940s and 50s before the industry was consolidated. This is item number 7 out of an eventual collection of 100 Giaco Guitars™ made by the artist. Each item in the collection is a one-of-a-kind, impossible to reproduce creation.
Specs for this Guitar Sculpture include:
- Mahogany wood resonating chamber assembled under pressure (a signature Giacomini invention)
- Custom shop Telecaster neck
- Lindy Fralin pickups
- Gabriel Tenorio strings
- Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
- Modified Telecaster gear
- Guitar is plek’d (expertly aligned for optimum playability)
Testimonial:
“The Guitar works perfect. It resonates. It sustains all the way up the neck. It warms up when you turn up the volume. A bold, strong sound. A very versatile instrument. Very comfortable to play. Makes you inspired. Great neck access. All the sculptural elements add tone. You get a sustained punch. The guitar is very warm, yet crisp.”
– Sal Esquer, Master Guitar Tech at Sam Ash Hollywood for 20 years.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
Fu lions are auspicious mythical animals used as decorative motifs on accessories, furnishings, architectural structures and as free-standing inside and outdoor figures s. Carved red and gilt lacquered lions appeared…
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$875.00 Original price was: $875.00.$743.75Current price is: $743.75.
H: 12.5″ W: 5.25″ D: 3.375″ | EMAIL OR CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING COST
Wood opera figures are rare and difficult to carve as they wear multicolor costumes with attached trappings and unique headgear and have complex painted faces providing viewers insight into their character. This is a simplified official and his wife with uniform coloring and a unifying lacquer coat seated on pedestals reflect the consummate carving skills in fashioning the many details reminiscent of opera costumes.
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$135.00 Original price was: $135.00.$114.75Current price is: $114.75.
H: 6.5″ W: 6.5″ D: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This charming porcelain a cat teapot with a raised paw has a removable head to pour liquid into the vessel and a long sinuous tail handle for pouring liquid from the opening at the end of the paw. The design is whimsical and colorful with a thin green ribbon collar and an impressive dangling ornamental bow with black accents defining the face, ears and head.
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$135.00 Original price was: $135.00.$114.75Current price is: $114.75.
H: 7” W: 7” D: 3.5” | FREE SHIPPING!
This charming white porcelain cat teapot with a raised paw has a removable head, a sinuous tail handle, a paw spout and a removable head . Beautifully hand-painted whimsical and colorful designs include a thin ribbon-like blue collar, an impressive dangling ornamental bow, and the black accents that define the face, ears, head and paws.
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$135.00 Original price was: $135.00.$114.75Current price is: $114.75.
H: 8” W: 8” D: 3.75” | FREE SHIPPING!
This charming white porcelain Siamese cat teapot has a raised paw for pouring tea, a removable head for adding water , and a long sinuous tail handle. The beautifully hand-painted design is whimsical and colorful with a thick dark red collar ribbon, a matching ornamental bow, and a ball under its left paw. Black, orange, red and blue accents define the cat’s face, ears, head, paws and the ball.
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