Paintings & Accessories

  • Antique Lion (Chinthe) Ox Cart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11306FSE) $325

    Antique Lion (Chinthe) Ox Cart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11306FSE) $325

    $325.00
    H: 14.5”  W: 17.75”  D: 3.375” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Finely carved figures were attached to ox cart yokes to protect farmers from malevolent spirits who inhabited all seen/unseen sectors of their world. . This beautifully carved ox cart yolk image is a chinthe, a mythical Burmese lion/dragon creature commonly decorating many everyday items. A propitious spiritual and protective guardian, the animalsymbolizes power, courage, and strength. This carving displays the common traits of a lions with a long face, large eyes, a long sharp nose, a lion-like beard, and a flame-like shape on the top of his head. Masterfully carved with careful attention to details, see the deeply incised hairs that cover his body. The 2-part piece is held together with a wooden plug. Though for daily use, Burmese craftsmen created beautiful objects and finished them with the best materials they could afford.

  • Sale! Antique Low Lacquered Wood Table, China (16005)

    Antique Low Lacquered Wood Table, China (16005)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $375.00.
    H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Charming antique low profile lacquered finished chest adds warmth to any setting. Drawers with carved auspicious symbols for the Five Happinesses include peonies, vines, butterflies, plum blossom and a Japanese lily. Inset panel with florals and decorative apron and brass butterfly handles.

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  • Sale! Antique Ming Dynasty Ceramic Horseshoe Chair, China #3331BOK

    Antique Ming Dynasty Ceramic Horseshoe Chair, China #3331BOK

    Original price was: $685.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 7.375″  W: 4.375″  D: 3.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Horseshoe chairs were considered a sign of rank used by officials and often ancestral figures were portrayed sitting in them to reflect their high status. This well-modeled green glaze ceramic mingqi of a horseshoe chair is decorated with a yellow glaze imitating caning and the decorative carved circular design on the splat. It pairs perfectly with  Ming Dynasty Earthenware Horseshoe Chair 3330 and together would add to a fine collection of miniature Chinese ceramics.

  • Sale! Antique Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair, China  #3330BOK

    Antique Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair, China #3330BOK

    Original price was: $685.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 7.375″  W: 4.375″  D: 3.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Horseshoe chairs were considered a sign of rank used by officials and often ancestral figures were portrayed sitting in them to reflect their high status. This well-modeled green glaze ceramic mingqi of a horseshoe chair is decorated with a yellow glaze imitating caning and the decorative carved circular design on the splat. It pairs well with item Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair 3331. This would be a fine addition to a collection of antique ceramics or simply a beautiful decorative piece to brighten a small space.

  • Sale! Antique Ming High Ranking Ancestor Official or Deity in Ornate Robes, China (5686)

    Antique Ming High Ranking Ancestor Official or Deity in Ornate Robes, China (5686)

    Original price was: $4,950.00.Current price is: $4,200.00.
    H: 23.5″  W: 15.625″  D: 10″CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] for shipping.

    This exceptional official is one of the most significant ancestor figures in our collection. His attire, glass eyes and distinct facial features indicate a wise man of importance, a highr ankingfficial or deity, who commands respect. Cranes and clouds symbolize  longevity, wisdom, good fortune and emphasize his high rank.

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  • Sale! Antique Miniature Gilt Cabinet with Side Carving, China (19223)

    Antique Miniature Gilt Cabinet with Side Carving, China (19223)

    Original price was: $435.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    Ht: 15.25″   W: 11″   D: 4.875″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Parents often gave small red and gold carved cabinets as wedding gifts as a wish for the young couple to have many sons.  The peony is a metaphor for female beauty and fertility, a willow represents spring – season of youth, new beginnings, optimism and fertility.

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  • Sale! Antique Nuo Opera Female Mask, China (19220)

    Antique Nuo Opera Female Mask, China (19220)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 9.25″  W: 5.75″   D: 2.25″    |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Chinese Noa opera mask is likely a female  zhengshen – a benevolent gods with kind and honest nature and gentle disposition -symbolizing the power of good to defeat evil. Age and heavy use

  • Sale! Antique Official Showing His Belt of Office (19047)

    Antique Official Showing His Belt of Office (19047)

    Original price was: $985.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 15″ W: 6.5″ D: 5.5″  | EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING COST

    This excellently carved ancestor civilian official with gilt highlights was commissioned to be place on a home altar for veneration and impress those who viewed it and to honor the venerated ancestor’s persistence, success, status and power.

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  • Sale! Antique Pair Bronze Khmer Palanquin Rings, Thailand (3378)

    Antique Pair Bronze Khmer Palanquin Rings, Thailand (3378)

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    Each  H:4.675 ”    W:3.875 ”    D:.5 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Pair of bronze palanquin rings to transport Khmer Empire royalty and elite decorated with a lotus motif found in Lopburi, Thailand, the western most Khmer outpost.

  • Sale! Antique Pair Double Happiness Oil Lamps, China (16915)

    Antique Pair Double Happiness Oil Lamps, China (16915)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $165.00.
    H:9.25  ”    W: 5.25 ”    D: 3.5 ”    | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Pair of oil lamps for good fortune with diamond shaped double lozenge meaning many treasures, and plum blossoms, symboling  the Five Happinesses – wealth, health, longevity, peaceful death and love of virtue.

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  • Sale! Antique Palace or Temple Guardian Figure, Thailand (T431)

    Antique Palace or Temple Guardian Figure, Thailand (T431)

    Original price was: $1,450.00.Current price is: $1,050.00.
    H:  25″  W: 8″ D: 6″ |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Regional Rattanakosin carving of a Thai celestial guardian or attendant originally placed on a home or small temple for protection and devotion. Stylized layered garment, intricate detailing and headdress signify his celestial and royal status.

     

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

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

    Original price was: $245.00.Current price is: $185.00.
    H: 13”  W: 3.75”  D: 2.625” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Burmese teak heddle pulley surmounted by a graceful peacock that symbolizes wholeness, combining colors and fleeting nature of all things. Based on old animistic beliefs, heddles are decorated with  auspicious animals providing the weaver protection, assuring good quality weaving and pleasing the gods.

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