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$875.00
H: 15.5” W: 8.625” D: 6” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING
Central to Balinese culture and lore, Rangda is the demon-queen ruling an army of witches practicing black magic. Frightening, she has two upper fangs and two lower fangs now lost, scary teeth, jagged elements around her head, bulging eyes and is red symbolizing someone angry and threatening. In very good condition considering its age and use, it has expected paint losses, scratches and a fine patina. Personally collected in the 1970s, she is mounted on a museum-quality metal stand.
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$215.00
H: 6″ W: 10″ D: 14″ | FREE UPS Shipping
This somber and serene Taoist priest holds two auspicious symbols: a cup with the Elixir of Longevity and a tael which is a wish for wealth and good fortune. He sits on a high pedestal with five painted characters the first two refer to the mythical “turtle spirit” that symbolize longevity and the end ones the name of the individual and/or family that commissioned this piece. Taoist priests were responsible for protecting people against evil spirits in this life while Buddhist monks were responsible for looking after souls in the next life.
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$395.00
H: 13.625” W: 7” D: 5.5” | FREE SHIPPING!
This vibrant carving of a Taoist priest or shaman is in religious attire with double-winged high hat centered with an image of a taotie. Two fingers of hisleft hand are in karana mudra to cast our evil spirits and the tael or silver ingot in his right hand represents a wish for wealth. The closed cavity and the inscription on the back indicate it was consecrated by a Taoist priest.
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H: 18.75: W: 9.75” D: 9” | Call us AT 213-568-3030 fOR SHIPPING and price information
This magnificent and rare Ming Dynasty Buddha is covered with dark lacquer and indications of the vibrant gold and red pigmentation that once enhanced this image. His beautiful face radiates serenity with its benign expression as he sits in meditation on an elaborate lotus throne. Made to be viewed on all sides his three part monk’s robe extends with flowing sleeves over his feet and down his back. In excellent condition with minor paint losses, this rare masterpiece would enhance any environment with its spiritual energy and beauty.
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$675.00 Original price was: $675.00.$625.00Current price is: $625.00.
H: 10″ W: 5.5″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This charming 18th century provincial Guanyin of the Southern Seas sits in meditation on a lotus and smiling joyously. As a protector of the sea, she is seated on an open lotus above a fish with his head and tail emerging from the water. The lotus represents purity and the stem symbolizes Buddhist teachings which give rise to purity of mind and enlightenment.
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$375.00
HT: 5″ W: 4″ D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
Each male lion of this pair holds a symbolic spheres with a carved plum blossom between their paws symbolizing blessings, the sun, earth and a wish the Five Blessings of longevity, health, wealth, a virtuous life and a peaceful death. Likely connected to a woman’s bed for protection, each is a wish for a successful life with many sons. Each is mounted on a frosted acrylic stand.
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$875.00 Original price was: $875.00.$675.00Current price is: $675.00.
H: 12.5″ W: 5.25″ D: 3.375″ | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING COST
Wood opera figures are rare and difficult to carve as they wear multicolor costumes with attached trappings and unique headgear and have complex painted faces providing viewers insight into their character. This is a simplified official and his wife with uniform coloring and a unifying lacquer coat seated on pedestals reflect the consummate carving skills in fashioning the many details reminiscent of opera costumes.
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$650.00
H: 17” W: 5” D: 5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This rare wood carving of the Buddha as an infant is remarkable because of the way it has survived. As with many antique Chinese wood carvings, there is extensive deterioration from age/insect damage. Although there is total loss to the arms, legs and torso, it is virtually untouched from the neck up. This is a piece for lovers of wood, with the body worn to a delicately smooth but irregular surface. It is probably more striking than original piece, as its erosion shows the random miracle of chance and is highlighted on a frosted acrylic base. .
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$885.00 Original price was: $885.00.$795.00Current price is: $795.00.
H: 10.25″ W: 7.5″ D: 3.75 ” | free shipping in continental u.s.!
This extraordinary rare and delicately rendered rural carving is a female bodhisattva possibly Guanyin seated on a lotus throne atop an ox. Beautifully highlighted in vibrant gold and adorned with intricate designs on the lotus petals and ox’s saddle coverings, this statue shows how the concept of a bodhisattva was adapted to the deification of “draft animals” (beasts of burden) who were integral to rural daily and agricultural activities in Chinese Popular Religion, Buddhism and Taoism beliefs.
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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$595.00Current price is: $595.00.
Ht: 9.5″ W: 4.5″ D: 3.75″ FREE SHIPPING!
This delicately carved home altar Guanyin is gender neutral in meditation on a lotus throne. Her humble demeanor, modest robes and absence of stylized decorative details exemplify the best of provincial Ming and Qing carvings. She is a tranquil figure with simple, soft, and beautifully rendered facial wearing a five-lobed crown symbolically representing the five Dyhani Buddhas and reflecting Vajrayana Tantric influence.
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$4,800.00
H: 29.5” W: 7.75” D: 5.25” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This magnificent 19th century Kerala, South Indian carving highlights the extraordinary abilities of local artists to combine Indian with western artistic styles and techniques. Joseph stands slightly elongated in an altered European contrapposto pose, depicted as light-skinned, blue-eyed, bearded man with western features. Likewise the infant Christ with blue eyes has a child’s smile, hands are crossed at the chest, dressed in a flowing white garment.The combined tenderness, softness, and strength make this a powerful and vibrant yet highly approachable image.
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$5,100.00 Original price was: $5,100.00.$4,240.00Current price is: $4,240.00.
H: 29.5″ W:14″ D: 6.5″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
This rare Chinese carving is probably Chun-ti P’u-sa, a tantric female deity called the Bodhisattva of Light, worshipped by Chinese Chan (Zen) Buddhists as a merciful Bodhisattva. In tantric style she has three faces, multiple arms and six hands, and an elegant lobed crown centered by Amitabha, as does Guanyin. This is an extremely rare and important piece and is as lovely as it is spiritual.
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