Carvings & Sculpture

  • SOLD Bejeweled Wood Naga, Burma/Myanmar (11134B)

    SOLD Bejeweled Wood Naga, Burma/Myanmar (11134B)

    $1,133.00
    H: 32″  W: 20″  D: 7.5″  SHIPPING INFORMATION REQUIRED. CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This exceptional naga was one of two that comprised a gong stand. Gongs were used in Burma for both ceremonial and musical purposes in religious, state, or secular settings. A protection figure, this naga is a superb carving elaborately decorated with gold lacquer and pigmentation. He opens his mouth wide bearing mother-of-pearl teeth and a curled blood red mouth and tongue to drive away malevolent spirits, also reinforced by the large glaring eyes circled in red. On first glance it is menacing, but its history as a protector of Buddha Shakyamuni make it prized as a fanciful, gleeful guardian. His scales are arched relief designs of mixed lacquer and ash and they are highlighted with inset cut mirrors and green sequin-like glass “jewels.” It is mounted on a museum quality stand and is in excellent condition for its age and use despite missing an ear.

  • SOLD Ming Buddha Shakyamuni with a Wan

    SOLD Ming Buddha Shakyamuni with a Wan

    $0.00
    Ht:31.5″  W: 20″  D: 15″ CALL 213-568-3030 FOR AVAILABILITY INFORMATION

    This rare magnificent image of Buddha Shakyamuni is represented in  meditation position called Ch’ien Pai Yi Hua-shen (the Hundred Billion Human Manifestations) in Chinese, the position the Buddha assume while seeking enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.  Thumbs touching at forming a triangle symbolizing the Three Jewels of Buddhism.

  • SOLD Porcelain Immortal, Chinese Republic, China (17042)

    SOLD Porcelain Immortal, Chinese Republic, China (17042)

    $295.00
    H: 12” W: 4.5” D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This elegant Chinese Republic Period porcelain is the Taoist immortal Han Xiangzi carrying his auspicious flute dressed in a beautiful blue robe with wide black borders, fine internal decorations and a decorative yellow floral undergarment. On the bottom is the kiln seal. As the patron saint of musicians and florists, it is a great gift for someone who enjoys these pursuits.

  • Sale! SOLD Vintage Demon Mask (Jauk), Bali (1301-16QBE)

    SOLD Vintage Demon Mask (Jauk), Bali (1301-16QBE)

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $0.00.
    H: 7.625″ W: 6.125″ D: 3.375″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.

    Most jauk keras (strong, scary) masks of a giant are often red or orange to reinforce a volatile dance with jerky movements. This jauk manis (good, sweet) mask dance is a more controlled, regulated and enacted with more calm and human movements.

  • SOLD Vintage Earth Witnessing Buddha, Laos (3185A- ELO) $295

    SOLD Vintage Earth Witnessing Buddha, Laos (3185A- ELO) $295

    $295.00
    H: 9”  W: 4.25  D: 3.125” | FREE SHIPPING

    This mid 20th century Buddha Shakyamuni in Earth Witnessing position is carved in rural Lao style. Covered with gilt, the small rustic and simply carved image follows Lao artistic canons for depicting a Buddha: a curved hairline and high arched eyebrows that meet at the bridge of the nose, distinct hair curls, long ears, and a flame-shaped radiance emerging from his ushnisha. Its very large base is as tall and wide as the image, reflecting Laotian beliefs that a high pedestal reflects a deep respect for the Buddha. A base has been added for display purposes.  Authentic old Lao images, even small personal ones like this, are difficult to find.

  • SOLD Vintage Mask of a Demon Clown (Topeng Begul), Java (1201ZLE) $165

    SOLD Vintage Mask of a Demon Clown (Topeng Begul), Java (1201ZLE) $165

    $165.00

    Influenced by Islam for centuries, Javanese theater in Indonesia is stylized, didactic and full of central characters said to be cultural and historic icons of morality. Mask drama theater (Topeng Wayang) in Java is dominated by the conservative central Javanese palace courts (kraton) of Surakarta, Solo and Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta) which have long supported mask makers,…

  • Sale! SOLD Vintage Terracotta Shiva Lingam with Parvati, H: 8", India (11325)

    SOLD Vintage Terracotta Shiva Lingam with Parvati, H: 8″, India (11325)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $110.00.
    H:  8″ W:  6″  D: 6″    |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This colorful terracotta image of Shiva and Parvati is aniconic (symbolic) and figurative. Shiva’s is a symbolic lingham (phallus) and Parvati a deity. Together they represent the union of  masculine and feminine, thus all existence

  • SOLD! Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea Holding a Scroll, China 16420LKE

    SOLD! Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea Holding a Scroll, China 16420LKE

    $1,550.00

    This outstanding delicately antique carving is Nanhai Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated on a rocky outcrop covered with a cloth, a reference to her home in a cave on the island of Putuo in the South China Sea. Other than the Buddha, she is the most revered deity in Mahayana Buddhism and one of…

  • SOLD.  Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    SOLD. Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    $295.00
     SOLD         H: 9″  W: 3 ”  D: 3.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Chinese Republic ceramic parrots are commonly depiction as this one perched on an open rocky base. Porcelain parrots were produced for the domestic and export markets and sometimes sold in pairs leading some to believe they, like pairs of fish, symbolized the love and fidelity of married couples. This one has vivid polychrome colors, large eyes and stylized wings. This piece is in excellent condition.

  • Sale! Vintage Ancestor Mask, Featured in 1st Spiderman Movie, Indonesia (1203)

    Vintage Ancestor Mask, Featured in 1st Spiderman Movie, Indonesia (1203)

    Original price was: $1,750.00.Current price is: $1,350.00.
    H: 20.75″  W:  8″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Rare Timor ancestor mask for ritual offerings to honor the departed and provide space during village visits, repel evil spirits.  Featured in 2002 Spiderman movie in collection of the Green Goblin.

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  • Sale! Vintage Bearded Official Doll Acrylic Stand, China (1301B)

    Vintage Bearded Official Doll Acrylic Stand, China (1301B)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    Ht: 8.75″  D: 4″  D: 3.125″ | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.

    Colorful bearded official/entertainer doll with traditional hat, dark blue and gold robe holding paper clappers castanets. Mounted on lucite.

  • Sale! Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611)

    Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611)

    Original price was: $895.00.Current price is: $725.00.
    H: 22.5″ W: 11″  D: 6.5″   |    CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Vintage Nepali brass Buddha in teaching mudra standing on pedestal with 2 Buddhist lions, wearing “wet style” close fitting monk’s robes covering idealized body under drapery. Removable full body aureole with foliate designs. 

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