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Rare and charming carved attendant pair to flank deities on circular pedestals presenting boxed offerings with ribbons as wish for longevity.
Magnificent fine provincial Tantric Buddhist statue, probably Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha. Carved in the round with delicate incised leaves and leaf motifs The high pointed crown has the Five Tantric Dhyani Buddhas, rare in Chineses provincial Buddhist statues.
Rare provincial carving of Guanyin in lalitsana clasping a rosary on a mythical Hǒu that symbolizes righteousness, morality and ushers in peace and prosperity. Small yet powerful, consecrated and mounted on Acrylic base.
Rare single image of Kitchen God and wife, indicating their close/lasting relationship as family’s protectors. Detailed elaborate officials’ robes, headgear. Individually portrayed holding hu tablets like those held by high court officials or Taoist priests.
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.
Finely carved ancestor displaying status symbols: official’s attire and hat, horseshoe chair with feet on pedestal. Painted and lacquered front and back in red, traces of gilt, colors of “fu” as a wish for wealth, health and long life, aged from years of use into a great patina.
Masterfully crafted Taoist official with calm, sincere and expressive face with creases indicating his age and wisdom of his senior status. Holds ritual cup with the elixir of immortality, a wish for a long and happy afterlife. Mounted on an acrylic stand.
Masterful carving of Shen Nong, revered hero and reputed 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.
Delicate white robed Guanyin in meditation on radiating lotus throne. Provincial humble, modest, relatable, yet beautiful matronly figure.
Rare and beautiful provincial Songzi Guanyin is modest, compassionate and humble with lotus leaf crown, unadorned robe and pedestal with simple leaves. Her baby resembles the infant Buddha. Was probably in a temple setting or on a home altar of wealthy couple desiring a (male) baby.
inspirational, serene monk with realistic youthful smiling face on tall pedestal symbolizing his spiritual significance. Size, pose and consecration suggest was in spiritual space in a home or community shrine. His serenity and grace transforms environment around him.
God of Literature, Books and Writing, Education, Learning and Examinations, Wen Chang is the patron saint of scholars. Thin, surly, demon like with exposed ribs and facial distortions, he stands on a dragon’ head among waves. Unique wonderful carving that would look spectacular on a desk.
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