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$195.00 Original price was: $195.00.$165.75Current price is: $165.75.
Ht: 2.75” W: 1.375” D:1.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTIMENTAL U.S.!
This terracotta head was crafted during the Majapahit Empire in Java and was either part of a bas-relief frieze or made as a freestanding figurine. Most figures found are small decapitated heads with no bodies, and it is very rare to find a complete figure with a naturalistic facial expression. As with many heads, this one displays Javanese facial features, hairstyles and ear ornamentation typical of the period. It has a naturalistic facial expression and wears large round coiled earrings, possibly suggesting it represented someone of the upper classes. It is in very good condition given its age and use and is mounted on a metal stand. This item pairs with Majapahit Miniature Terracotta 1138.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 2.5” W: 4.5” D: 2.375” | FREE SHIPPING!
This glazed pig mingqi was one of many items made for a tomb to placate the spirit of the deceased and assure the soul’s access to the things enjoyed when alive. This animal mingqi confirms the importance of pigs as a food source and of raising livestock in Han China. An alert animal whose stocky body is typical, it’s dark lead green glaze and damp tomb created a chemical reaction over centuries making it a lustrous, iridescent green impossible to copy that is highly valued in China and by collectors. In very good condition, it has expected glaze losses, minor abrasions and cracks due to its age and long tomb burial.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
Ht: 6.5” W: 2.625” D: 1.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This ancient figurine is Harpocrates the Greek god of silence and secrets holding a jar made for a home shrine. He probably represents a royal and temple cult, as he wears a double crown symbolizing both Upper and Lower Egypt and his royal emblem signifies his association with the reigning Egyptian king, who was considered a manifestation of the Egyptian god Horus. Missing part of his right side when excavated, and no with no repairs this is a true slice of history. It pairs well with #1845 Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
Ht: 6.75” W: 3” D: 2” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This Roman Egyptian figurine from Alexandria of a woman holding a young child is a Kourotrophos, a class goddess figures holding infants or children. Referred to as “child nurturers”, these were revered deities, cult figures and mortals who were also fertility symbols and protectors of the young. Made from a bivalve mold, this terracotta figurine was probably placed on a home altar for protection. Mother and child figures like this are universal and appear in cultures throughout the world. It pairs well with #1844 Ancient Harpocrates Figurine.
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$885.00 Original price was: $885.00.$752.25Current price is: $752.25.
H: 14.25” W: 7.125” D: 4.875” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING
To pay homage and respect to one’s ancestors, Chinese rural families commissioned images to honor and protect family members, and in some instances, their domestic and farm animals as seen in this exceptional, fine and rare carving. Intricately carved from one piece of wood, it depicts a Taoist official holding a hu tablet on top above the “Spring Ox” accompanied by the “Herd Box”, who together perform an ancient agricultural rituals at the end of each winter to wake the earth up so that spring can arrive.
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$2,285.00 Original price was: $2,285.00.$1,942.25Current price is: $1,942.25.
H: 34″ W: 11.25″ D: 7.25″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
Although this wonderfully carved antique figure portrays an ancestor depicted as an official, his atypically benevolent and finely modeled face makes him a very endearing figure. Old and weathering from age in its rear, this piece was repainted probably in the 20th century, as was always periodically done with old figures with losses, here especially due to the seasonal South China climate. With his individualized convincing features, he is a very relatable rather than authoritarian figure, possibly resulting from the affection of the family that commissioned it.
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$650.00 Original price was: $650.00.$446.25Current price is: $446.25.
Artisans who were commissioned by family members to carve an ancestor figure they often emphasized positive personal features as well as their high status (or wish to enhance it). So,…
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$4,950.00 Original price was: $4,950.00.$4,207.50Current price is: $4,207.50.
H: 23.5″ W: 15.625″ D: 10″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This exceptional Qing carving portrays a seated official ancestor wearing traditional official’s attire, a red and black official’s hat and black boots. His inset glass eyes and high cheekbones frame a large curved nose, a strong projecting chin and forehead wrinkles indicating a man of importance with the wisdom of age who demands respect. The top two robe layers have wide borders with marvelous raised lacquer decorations that include beautiful cloud forms, flying phoenixes with spread wings and floral sprays.
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$785.00 Original price was: $785.00.$667.25Current price is: $667.25.
H: 10.25” W: 5.125” D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING!
This very finely carved figure of an ancestor was commissioned by a family of either high status or wealth, having been carved from a single piece of an exquisite and rare hardwood with a lustrous patina. The exquisite carving in beautiful dense wood and patina make this a wonderful and distinctive piece.
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$950.00 Original price was: $950.00.$807.50Current price is: $807.50.
H: 23.25” W: 11.5” D: 7.75” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This rare fine woodcarving represents Chou Ts’ang, the aide-de-camp to Guandi, the most revered military hero in Chinese history. Portrayed with black skin tones wearing a military uniform with raised beads, heavy military boots and hat he exhibits and air of authority. His downcast inset glass eyes represent his respect to his general while his left foot is forward ready to spring into action. The closed back cavity shows it was consecrated by a priest and the indentation in his pedestal indicates it possibly was affixed to a larger configuration. A great gift for a military aficionado.
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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$590.75Current price is: $590.75.
H: 16.25: W: 5.875” D: 3.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This fine woodcarving is Chou Ts’ang, the aide-de-camp and attendant to Guandi, the most revered and well-known military hero in Chinese history and the Taoist God of War. As an attendant his hands held together and eyes down cast in respect and legs firmly planted on the ground. His protective military clothing and heavy boots presented in detail and the high red and black pedestal with painted gold florals make him a key figure even though the figure of Guandi he attends would have been much larger and important.
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$2,450.00 Original price was: $2,450.00.$2,082.50Current price is: $2,082.50.
H: 25” W: 7.5” D: 6” | FOR SHIPPING QUOTATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]
This lovely carving of a beautiful young woman represents an attendant that would have been housed in a wealthy home or a community shrine to accompany an enlightened Buddhist or Taoist figure at whom she modestly gazes. Her hands, covered by a draped ritual cloth, extend to hold offerings and the swirling ribbon implies her power, weightlessness or being in the heavens. This truly elegant and forceful statue has winding ribbons reflecting the auspicious phrase “May longevity bring blessings.” Its lustrous patina adds to its depth, softness and grace which enhance the energy in any space it occupies.
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