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  • Sale! Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Antique Carved Sweetmeat Confection Mold, China #3214A

    Original price was: $475.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM

    This exceptionally crafted and beautiful footed confection mould was most probably a marriage gift from a wealthy family to the newlyweds as seen its symbolisms.  It is elaborated and ornately decorated in vibrant reds and gilt with auspicious symbols for fidelity, fertility and happiness with lotuses and pods filled with seeds, bats, paired fish and intertwined vines  representing a life pair, having sons, and other marriage wishes.

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  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $550.00.
    Ht: 12.5″  W: 10″  D: 9.5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING COST

    Made in the Meiji era (1868-1912),this hand crafted antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin teapot has an unusual decorative handle and curved spout and has a beautiful relief design of galloping horses. Horses have been  revered creatures in Japanese culture that embody grace, power and nobility. The knob on the lid probably represents a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. As with all antiques, these pieces are purely decorative for display purposes only.

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  • Sale! Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, #(16009BKEM

    Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, #(16009BKEM

    Original price was: $4,500.00.Current price is: $2,900.00.
    H: 32″  W: 9″  D: 8″ |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING

    Lu Donghin the most celebrated of the 8 Chinese Immortals. This woderful antique carving depicts him with a hair whisk that he rides on the clouds (symbolically on his chest) and a two-edged sword to cut through greed, lust and sorrow. Carving like this were found in Taoist temples and grottoes are dedicated to him on China’s sacred mountains. He is associated with medicine and the elixir of life and has power over evil spirits.

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  • Sale! Antique Crowned Guanyin with the Five Dhyani Wisdom Buddhas, China #16123BLEM

    Antique Crowned Guanyin with the Five Dhyani Wisdom Buddhas, China #16123BLEM

    Original price was: $4,350.00.Current price is: $3,700.00.
    Ht: 27.5” W:13.5: D: 10.25” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING QUOTE OR EMAIL US AT VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM

    This antique carving is a magnificent example of fine provincial Buddhist statues made by local artisans. This serene exquisitely carved Guanyin sits on a detached pedestal base in meditation. Made to be seen in the round, she wears a traditional three part garment with delicate incised leaves and leaf motifs on the front, back, and sleeves.  Her gentle, sweet face is soft and has a peaceful and calming half smile. Her high pointed crown depicts the Five Tantric Dhyani Buddhas, which which are rarely seen in provincial Guanyin images.

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  • Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096JASK) $1550

    Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096JASK) $1550

    $1,550.00

    The Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) is one of the most significant female Taoist-deities and one of the Great Chinese Goddesses with a huge syncretic cult following within Taoism, Popular Folk Religion and Buddhism. With immeasurable powers she controls life and creation, death and destruction and the ability to determine every living being’s lifespan….

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  • Sale! Antique Glass Painting of a Peacock, India, (3983)

    Antique Glass Painting of a Peacock, India, (3983)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 16″  W: 13 ” D:  1″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING

    Glass painting of a peacock, one of a pair of panels in an antique Indian cabinet with Krishna Playing his Flute (3982). This vibrant wall hanging is beautifully painted with reflective silver accents.  We recommend they be kept as a pair.

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  • Sale! Antique Glass Painting of Krishna, India, (3982)

    Antique Glass Painting of Krishna, India, (3982)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 16″ W: 13″ D: 1″ | |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING

    This vibrant glass painting of Krishna along with the Peacock (3983MCE) were inset in an antique Indian wood cabinet or chest. One of the most popular Hindu deities, he is beautifully depicted serenading his adoring gopis with his engaging flute.

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  • Sale! Antique Guanyin with Amitabha in Crown, China (16380)

    Antique Guanyin with Amitabha in Crown, China (16380)

    Original price was: $1,300.00.Current price is: $750.00.
    H: 13.75”  W: 7”  D: 4.5”    |    CALL 213-568-3030 or email vanishingarts213@gmail.com for shipping

    Delicately detailed and consecrated Guanyin in meditation on a backless throne, flowing braids, simple necklace, 3-part crown centered with Amitabha Buddha on lotus throne surrounded by a radiating aureole. Compassionate downcast eyes, serene contemplative expression, calm smile to enhance any surrounding.

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  • Sale! Antique Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown #16837HEM

    Antique Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown #16837HEM

    Original price was: $1,495.00.Current price is: $1,330.00.
    H: 33.5″ W: 33″  D: 10″  |    call  213-568-3030 or email vanishingarts213@gmaIL.COM for shipping

    Vibrant provincial Guanyin, high crown centered with Amitabha Buddha with swirling florals blends many religious traditions. Indentation for urna (third eye) on forehead held cut glass.

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  • Sale! Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China (5677)

    Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China (5677)

    Original price was: $1,750.00.Current price is: $1,150.00.
    H: 21” W: 11.5” D: 8” | FOR SHIPPING call  213-568-3030 or email Vanishingarts213@gmail.com

    Temples for “Heavenly Empress” Mazu in southern China coastal regions protect sea faring peoples. This motherly home altar statue reflects that although childless, she protects her children – her devotees – as a mother. Seated on lucite base. 

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  • Sale! Antique Home Altar with Panel of Guanyin on Hǒu, China (19433)

    Antique Home Altar with Panel of Guanyin on Hǒu, China (19433)

    Original price was: $585.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 9″  W: 18.5″  D:5.8″    |     CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING.

    Small table probably was in young couple’s bedroom as a wish for a prosperity, health, and many sons. Panels with Guanyin on a hǒu holding lotuses and rats with melons as fertility symbols. Perfect personal home altar or wedding gift.

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  • Antique Jeweled Buddha Jambupati, Burma/Myanmar (3286DOSE)

    Antique Jeweled Buddha Jambupati, Burma/Myanmar (3286DOSE)

    $2,575.00
    H: 25.5” W: 9.75” D: 5” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING quote or email vanishingarts213@gmail.com

    This elegant Jambupati Buddha is seated in lavish gilt court attire in  Earth Witnessing mudra, one hand in his lap and one reaching over to touch the earth. Dazzling gilt covers his body, elaborate crown with butterfly flanges and his kingly garment that is “bejeweled” with  multi- colored cut glass inset  pieces. His multi-tiered throne emphasizes his royal status. He looks directly at onlookers with confidence and a slight smile to emphasize his spiritual and material power.

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