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Antique Chinese puppets were often made in several parts with removable heads. This early 20th century puppet head represents a young, refined, or virtuous female role in traditional Chinese opera.with delicately painted features and animal hair braided down the back.
This rare vintage Balinese mask of Jatayu was used in Ramayana performances. He is the Hindu vehicle of Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu Gods triad. On a museum quality stand.
This Kitchen God and his Wife is posed as streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with a general quality relying on paint rather than deep carving for details. They sit on backless chairs on a plinth, with simplified gold officials’ robes with long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear. The wife’s face is smooth, generalized and the male face has a more deeply carved surface and painted highlights.
Lyrical wood provincial Burmese male dancer with drum in gilded Burmese sarong with glass and sequins. Set high on a transparent Lucite base, he appears to float in motion.
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Taoist priest in formal attire holding a cup with the elixir of health and longevity and small ingot symbolizing wish for prosperity and wealth. Characters on base are his name and the mythical “turtle spirit” that symbolizes longevity,
Taoist priest or shaman with a double-winged hat with a mythical taotie as a warning against greed and excess. His left hand in the Sword Gesture to cast out evil and right holding a tael symbolizing wealth and good fortune
Consecrated red lacquer and gilt home altar provincial Guanyin, elaborate 5-lobed crown centered with radiating bars symbolizing Amitabha Buddha and his aureole that represent the flames of Buddhism.
This masterfully carved and painted 18th century statue of a Taoist priest/official wears elaborate robes and a hat. His well-articulated face has strong features and solemn gaze, flanked by pendulous ears, the sign of a wise man. This exceptional image deserves the appropriate placement to optimize its outstanding presence.
Although this rare Ming /Qing image is missing its arms, it is a powerful yet charming sculpture of a spiritual attendant or the infant Buddha as humble and confident with a youthful torso.
Rare small yet majestic Ming carving of the Buddha in meditation with gracefully draped robes and beautifully idealized features that radiates serenity, compassion and spirituality. A truly magnificent piece.
Magnificent rare Ming Buddha covered with dark lacquer, indications of gold and red pigmentation. Seated in meditation on an elaborate lotus throne, this rare masterpiece would enhance any environment with its spiritual energy and beauty.
Splendid, large Guanyin statue on lotus throne likely placed in a prominent position in a Buddhist Temple or shrine. In meditation, eyes cast down, realistic with graceful benevolent postures and facial expressions. Sophisticated decorative Ming/Qing style with crown, jewelry reflect her regal status.
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