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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Rare single image of Kitchen God and wife, indicating their close/lasting relationship as family’s protectors. Detailed elaborate officials’ robes, headgear. Individually portrayed holding hu tablets like those held by high court officials or Taoist priests.
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.
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.
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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