Carvings & Sculpture

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  • Antique Deified Mandarin Official Holding His Sleeve (19011)

    Antique Deified Mandarin Official Holding His Sleeve (19011)

    $350.00
    Ht: 9.125” W: 4”  D: 2” |   SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    With his thumb grasping his flowing decorative sleeve, this ancestor was a mid-to-high ranking  wealthy and spiritually powerful.Mandarin Official. The serene, smiling expression and downcast eyes incorporate Buddhist and Taoist traditions to instill feelings of spirituality and other worldliness. The cavity with original cover and contents is extremely rare and indicates it was consecrated in a blessing ceremony.

  • 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: $985.00.
    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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  • Antique Female Attendant with Offerings, China (19035)

    Antique Female Attendant with Offerings, China (19035)

    $525.00
    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: $325.00.Current price is: $230.00.
    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.

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

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

    $495.00
    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.

  • Antique Folk Art Home Altar or Temple Female Attendant,  Lucite Stand China (19013)

    Antique Folk Art Home Altar or Temple Female Attendant, Lucite Stand China (19013)

    $325.00
    H: 9” W: 6.525” D: 2.5     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Small consecrated home or temple altar folk art female attendant or local deity , finely carved on armless back chair dressed modestly in layered robes . On Lucite stand.

  • Antique Folk Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown (16837)

    Antique Folk Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown (16837)

    $1,250.00
    H: 33.5″ W: 33″  D: 10″  |    call  213-568-3030 or email [email protected] for shipping

    In the Pure Land Buddhist tradition this vibrant provincial Guanyin wears a high crown centered with Amitabha Buddha. Far from imperial influences, this charming carving is a unique eclectic folk art blend of Buddhism, Taoism and Popular Religion traditions.

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  • 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 Gilded Wood Guandi, God of War and Justice, China,(16326)

    Antique Gilded Wood Guandi, God of War and Justice, China,(16326)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    H:  8.25″    W: 5.5″    D: 4″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Statues of Guandi, the God of War and Justice were displayed in Temples and home shrines throughout China. Part of a larger carving, wears military maille, has taotie –  a warning against gluttony – and is covered in gold as a sign of power.

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

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

    $1,585.00
    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 images  Gilt surface reflects personal devotion and personal wealth. It has been consecrated by a Buddhist monk indicated by the back cavity.

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  • Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    $875.00
    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.

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