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  • Sale! Antique Rare Large Buddha in Teaching Mudra, China (17013)

    Antique Rare Large Buddha in Teaching Mudra, China (17013)

    Original price was: $4,500.00.Current price is: $3,300.00.
    H: 30″Ā  W: 18″Ā  D: 10″ |Ā  | Ā CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Superb, colorful and rare Buddha in teaching (vitarka)Ā  mudra appears to float above swirling cloud. Fine features, graceful body and exquisitely rendered drapery make this a truly striking statue. Given its size and masterful carving, it should be revered commensurate with its spirituality and artistry.

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  • Sale! Antique Rare White Robed Guanyin on a HĒ’u, China (16936)

    Antique Rare White Robed Guanyin on a HĒ’u, China (16936)

    Original price was: $725.00.Current price is: $585.00.
    H: 15.125ā€Ā  W: 6ā€Ā  D: 5ā€Ā  Ā  |Ā  Ā FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.

    Rare provincial carving of Guanyin in lalitsana clasping a rosary on a mythical HĒ’u that symbolizes righteousness, morality and ushers in peace and prosperity. Small yet powerful, consecrated and mounted on Acrylic base.

  • Sale! Antique Rare Wood Kitchen God and His Wife, China (19028)

    Antique Rare Wood Kitchen God and His Wife, China (19028)

    Original price was: $995.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 10″Ā  W: 7.75″Ā  D:Ā  8.25″Ā  Ā  |Ā  Ā FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rare single image of Kitchen God and wife, indicating their close/lasting relationship as family’s protectors. Detailed elaborate officials’ robes, headgear.Ā  Individually portrayed holding hu tablets like those held by high court officials or Taoist priests.

  • Sale! Antique Red Lacquer and Gilt Nanhai Guanyin, China  (16302)

    Antique Red Lacquer and Gilt Nanhai Guanyin, China (16302)

    Original price was: $3,750.00.Current price is: $2,900.00.
    H: 19″ W: 10″ D: 8″Ā  Ā  |Ā  Ā  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] for shipping INFORMATION.

    Wonderfully carved Nanhai Guanyin with ornate and beautiful diadem centered by elaborately framed Buddha Amitabha in meditation. Vibrant aura radiates spirituality, opulence, serenity and strength, as well as compassion and grace, making this a truly masterful piece of art.

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  • Sale! Antique Seated Ancestor Official, China #16289BME

    Antique Seated Ancestor Official, China #16289BME

    Original price was: $650.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 7.25ā€ W: 4.625ā€ D: 3.5ā€ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Finely carved ancestor displaying status symbols: official’s attire and hat,Ā  horseshoe chair with feet on pedestalĀ  Masterfully carved and lacquered and is painted on front and back in redĀ  with traces of gilt – all propitious colors of “fu” as a wish for wealth, health, good fortune, long life and long life – that has faded over it years of use into a great patina.

  • Sale! Antique Seated Taoist Priest Holding Elixir of Immortality #16312BOK China

    Antique Seated Taoist Priest Holding Elixir of Immortality #16312BOK China

    Original price was: $675.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    Ht: 9″ W: 5″ D: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    During the Ming and Qing dynasties small images of Taoist officials and priests were often shown holding a cup of the elixir of life to place on home altars along with ancestor figures, house gods and other religious images to bring blessings (fu) to the household. By commissioningĀ  figures like this artful carving, families honored their ancestors and met their filial piety duties. Mounted on an acrylic stand.

  • Sale! Antique Shen Nong, Founder of Natural Medicine, China (16530)

    Antique Shen Nong, Founder of Natural Medicine, China (16530)

    Original price was: $4,600.00.Current price is: $3,900.00.
    H:Ā  30.5″Ā  Ā  Ā W: 19.25″Ā  Ā  Ā  D:Ā  11.75Ā  Ā  Ā | Ā CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Masterful carving of Shen Nong, revered hero and reputedĀ father of both Natural Medicine and Agriculture. Benevolent, sitting on cloud, leaves on shoulders. One of 3 sovereigns who contributed to well-being of humanity. Especially fitting for health care, pharmaceutical or agricultural professional or associated with tea.

     

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  • Sale! Antique Small Guanyin on Radiating Lotus, China (16534)

    Antique Small Guanyin on Radiating Lotus, China (16534)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 8.675″Ā  Dia: 4.5″Ā  Ā |Ā  Ā Free SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Delicate white robed Guanyin in meditation on radiating lotus throne. Provincial humble, modest, relatable, yet beautiful matronly figure.

  • Sale! Antique Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16311)

    Antique Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16311)

    Original price was: $2,650.00.Current price is: $1,975.00.
    H: 14.5ā€Ā  W: 8.25ā€Ā  D: 5ā€Ā  | Ā CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Rare and beautiful provincial Songzi Guanyin is modest, compassionate and humble with lotus leaf crown, unadorned robe and pedestal with simple leaves. Her baby resemblesĀ  the infant Buddha. Was probably on a home altar of wealthy couple desiring a (male) baby.

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  • Sale! Antique Standing Buddhist Monk on High Pedestal, China (16717)

    Antique Standing Buddhist Monk on High Pedestal, China (16717)

    Original price was: $1,850.00.Current price is: $1,450.00.
    H: 27.5ā€Ā  W: 8.5ā€Ā Ā  D: 6.5ā€Ā  Ā Ā  |Ā  Ā CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    An inspirational, serene, antique carved Buddhist monk with realistic youthful smiling face. The hands in reverence and wears monk’s simple yet colorful robes. A tall pedestal symbolizes his spiritual significance. The size, pose and consecration suggest it was in spiritual space in a wealthy home, community shrine or temple setting.

     

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  • Antique Taoist Fertility Goddess Niangniang, China (17005) SOLD

    Antique Taoist Fertility Goddess Niangniang, China (17005) SOLD

    $6,500.00
    H: 43″Ā  W:Ā  15″Ā  Ā D:Ā  9.75Ā  |Ā  SOLD

    This large rare vibrant carving is the Taoist Deity of fertility NiangniangĀ  (ā€œThe Maiden Who Brings Childrenā€) is often confused with Songzi Guanyin. Represented as an empress like figure, she glances serenely at 3 diminutive children, 2 males and a female extending their arms for protection. Stunning and peaceful, it is covered with gold highlights with intricate details.

  • Antique Taoist Literature God on a Dragon, China (16615PBRK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Antique Taoist Literature God on a Dragon, China (16615PBRK) SPECIAL PRICE

    $795.00

    Initially linked to the Big Dipper in Chinese mythology, Wen Chang isĀ  worshipped in the 3rd and 8th months as the God of several spheres: Literature, Books and Writing, Education, Learning and Examinations and is the patron saint of scholars. As one of the revered Taoist-deities, hero and one of the house-gods closely associated with…

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