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  • 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:  30.5″     W: 19.25″      D:  11.75     |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    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.

     

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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″  Dia: 4.5″   |   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: 14.5”  W: 8.25”  D: 5”  |  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 resembles  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: 27.5”  W: 8.5”   D: 6.5”     |   CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    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.

     

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  • Sale! Antique Taoist Literature God on Dragon, China (16615)

    Antique Taoist Literature God on Dragon, China (16615)

    Original price was: $1,095.00.Current price is: $795.00.
    H: 15.5″  W: 5.5″  D: 4.5″|  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    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.

     

  • Sale! Antique Taoist Official with Hu Tablet, China (19043)

    Antique Taoist Official with Hu Tablet, China (19043)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $215.00.
    H: 12.875″  W: 5″  D: 2.75″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Probably placed on a home altar with other carving, this Taoist official holds a long, curved hu, wearing a high hat, collared robe with painted cobalt blue clouds and official’s belt. Consecrated with original script inside.

  • Sale! Antique Taoist Official/ Priest with Hu Tablet, China (16095)

    Antique Taoist Official/ Priest with Hu Tablet, China (16095)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $215.00.
    H: 10.5″  W:5″  D: 4″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Taoist official/priest on backless chair, arms at chest and hands covered by ritual cloth symbolically holding a hu tablet. Darkened by incense and candle smoke from ritualistic offerings it was re-lacquered probably in early 20th-century.

  • Sale! Antique Taoist Official/Priest with Hu Tablet, China (14001Z)

    Antique Taoist Official/Priest with Hu Tablet, China (14001Z)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $295.00.

    When ancestral images are taken out of context they are very difficult to identify so we describe them in generic terms as a Chinese Officials or Taoist Officials. This carving may represent the noted historical figure the principal regent Dorgon of the first Qing Emperor Shunzhi who ruled from 1643-1650 as a”quasi” emperor based  on…

  • Sale! Antique Taoist Priest on a Horse, China (16085)

    Antique Taoist Priest on a Horse, China (16085)

    Original price was: $795.00.Current price is: $595.00.
    H: 13″  W:  4″ D: 7″   |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Taoist priest wearing a winged hat with a taotie warning against excess, and hands in the Sword Gesture used to cast out evil and offer blessings. Often on horses, priests were models of morality reflecting the Way of the Tao stressing harmony and oneness with nature.

  • Sale! Antique Taoist Priest with Elixir of Life in Cup, China (14018)

    Antique Taoist Priest with Elixir of Life in Cup, China (14018)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $195.00.
    H: 7.25″    W: 2.75″   D :2″  |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Colorful Taoist priest carving holding a cup with the Elixir of Life granting eternal life. Red is the color of fu to bring into the home divine favors. Whimsically painted face and raised lacquer decorations, it was consecrated and originally placed on a home altar.

  • Sale! Antique Teak Hamsa Heddle Pulley, Stand, Burma/Myanmar (11298B)

    Antique Teak Hamsa Heddle Pulley, Stand, Burma/Myanmar (11298B)

    Original price was: $265.00.Current price is: $185.00.
    Ht: 10.625″ W: 3.375″  D: 2.5″|FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !

    This elegant antique heddle-pulley carved from a single piece of Burmese teak is topped by a hamsa, a goose-like bird  and a sacred Buddhist symbol of wisdom. Auspicious symbolic animal images are believed protect the weaver, assure quality weaving, and pleases the gods and spirits. It is wonderfully weathered from time and use with minor losses with a fine patina. Mounted on a black wood base, this heddle pulley pairs well with item number 11298A.

  • Antique Wood and Lacquer Monk (Lohan), China (16241BHK) $785

    Antique Wood and Lacquer Monk (Lohan), China (16241BHK) $785

    $785.00

    18 original Lohans were the major disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha whom he, at his death bed, entrusted to protect and promulgate Buddhist teachings. Over centuries, their numbers increased to over 500 enlightened beings recognized for their courage and supernatural powers. In Mahayana Buddhism, Lohans represent the ideal toward which Buddhist devotees should strive as they…

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