Carvings & Sculpture

  • Sale! Antique Civilian Official Ancestor Figure, China #16848BEM

    Antique Civilian Official Ancestor Figure, China #16848BEM

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    H: 13.75″ W: 5.25″ D: 4″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This ancestor figure, carved in boxwood the preferred wood softwood during the Qing Dynasty, is portrayed in the characteristic pose of a Chinese civilian official, grasping his official’s belt with his right hand to demonstrate his important stature – which was really not so important for this gentleman, given his humble seating furniture and his modest attire. His right hand rests on the his knee as he sits erect on a thick low-back pedestal. Unlike many officials who are serious, this one is more approachable, with simple deeply carved smiling features, high arching brows and a black painted mustache and beard.

  • Sale! Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332K)

    Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332K)

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 12.125″  W: 6.125″ D: 4.125a”   |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Tudi Gong in horseshoe chair with typical kindly face, flowing beard, officials-attire: high hat, double waist belt, red color, holding a tael gold bar as wish for wealth. Most popular rural deity who protects small towns, residents and agriculture.

  • Sale! Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Original price was: $1,550.00.Current price is: $1,275.00.
    H: 17.25″  W: 8″ D: 6″   CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Exquisite carved Queen Mother of the West, elaborate phoenix in crown. Most significant Taoist female deity, patron of women, divine teacher, determines length of people’s lives, associated with virtue and peaches of immortality.

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  • Sale! Antique Female Attendant with Offerings, China (19035)

    Antique Female Attendant with Offerings, China (19035)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $450.00.
    H: 15.5″  W: 7″ D:  4.5″      |       FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Reverent female Taoist attendant holding offering plate of 3 dumplings or fruits symbolizing 3 ancient gold or silver coins as a symbol of wealth and  a wish for passing 3 imperial examination levels to assure the family’s status and financial stability.

  • Sale! Antique Female Puppet Head on Frosted Acrylic Stand, China #5275EOK

    Antique Female Puppet Head on Frosted Acrylic Stand, China #5275EOK

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $195.00.
    H: 8.5″  W: 4″  D: 2.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Antique Chinese puppets were often made in several parts with removable heads. This antique carved head of a beauty has delicately painted features and an animal hair braided down the back. Since there is an area without hair towards the back, she likely originally wore a hat or headdress.  A hole on top probably accommodated strings.

  • Sale! Antique Female Taoist Priest with Hu Tablet, China (19154)

    Antique Female Taoist Priest with Hu Tablet, China (19154)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 12 ”   W:4.3  ”   D: 2.25 ”      |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Charming consecrated image of female Toast priest with Phoenix headdress holding a hu tablet. Women were welcomed as priests since Taoism beginnings.

  • Sale! Antique Fu Lion Pair with Plum Blossom on Lucite, China (16477)

    Antique Fu Lion Pair with Plum Blossom on Lucite, China (16477)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    Ht: 5″. W:  4″. D: 2.5″  |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Pair of red and gold antique carved lions were likely part of a woman’s bed frame to bless and protect its occupants. Each holds a spherical 5-leaf plums as wish for 5 Blessings of Happiness and for passing civilian official exams. Acrylic base.

  • Sale! Antique Gilt Nanhai Guanyin with Wisdom Buddhas in Crown (16247)

    Antique Gilt Nanhai Guanyin with Wisdom Buddhas in Crown (16247)

    Original price was: $1,585.00.Current price is: $1,400.00.
    H: 16.5″  W: 6.5″  D: 6.5″     |     CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Rare Nanhai Guanyin with lobed crown of 5 “Dhyani” Tantric Buddhas of Wisdom seated on rocky outcrop before her cave on Putuo, showing Vajrayana influence rarely seen for Nanhai Guanyin. Gilt surface reflects personal devotion and personal wealth.

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  • Sale! Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Original price was: $745.00.Current price is: $425.00.
    H: 10.25” W: 4.75” D: 3.625” | FREE SHIPPING WITHin Continental U.S.

    Taoist God of Wealth (Caishen) portrayed as benevolent authoritative figure associated with wealth: holds tael, robe with coin decorations, painted with red and gold.

  • Sale! Antique Guanyin in Meditation on Tiered Lotus Throne (16959)

    Antique Guanyin in Meditation on Tiered Lotus Throne (16959)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 9.5″   W: 4.25″    D: 3.3″     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Guanyin sits on an elaborate lotus throne held by 8 long stemmed and 1 flat leaf lotus as an enlightened being. 5-lobed crown reflects her stature as Buddhist royalty. 

  • Sale! Antique Guanyin on Elaborate Throne, China (19536)

    Antique Guanyin on Elaborate Throne, China (19536)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 14.5” W: 5.5” D: 4.25”    |    FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.

    Guanyin’s elegance, compassion and serenity are emphasized in this provincial carving on 3 tiered high lotus throne on a hexagonal base with carved patterns. Portrayed in meditation with flowing robes this consecrated image was designed for personal veneration in a home setting.

  • Sale! Antique Guanyin with Amitabha in Crown, China (16380)

    Antique Guanyin with Amitabha in Crown, China (16380)

    Original price was: $1,300.00.Current price is: $975.00.
    H: 13.75”  W: 7”  D: 4.5”    |    CALL 213-568-3030 or email [email protected] for shipping

    Delicately detailed and consecrated Guanyin in meditation on a backless throne, flowing braids, simple necklace, 3-part crown centered with Amitabha Buddha on lotus throne surrounded by a radiating aureole. Compassionate downcast eyes, serene contemplative expression, calm smile to enhance any surrounding.

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