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$385.00 Original price was: $385.00.$325.00Current price is: $325.00.
Ht: 8.5” W: 15” D: 9” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
Given the auspicious images on this finely crafted red and gilt jewelry box, it was probably a wedding gift for a fortunate couple as a wish for fertility, harmony and many and sons. The doors have a carved lotus symbolizing beauty and purity and the top has 5 bats surrounding a longevity roundel. When depicted on a box, it means as “May you have a harmonious marriage with the Five Blessings” (longevity, health, wealth, virtue and a peaceful death) and signifies completeness, togetherness and harmony.
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$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$425.00Current price is: $425.00.
H: 16.375″ W: 13.625″ D: 5.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 or [email protected]
This intricately carved black and heavily gilt antique cabinet is a fine example of a Straits Chinese furniture made in Guangdong for the Southeast Asia market. Carved openwork panels with phoenixes and lotuses are symbolic wishes for harmony, blessings, rank, good fortune; outstretched wings wish for harmonious marriage, many sons and the inside decoration a wish for status and successful career. Although flamboyant for todays taste, it is a unique accent piece and gift for newly weds.
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$450.00 Original price was: $450.00.$325.00Current price is: $325.00.
H: 22 ” W: 21.5 ” D: .12.25 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This small elm cabinet is from Fujian province known highly decorative vernacular for the new wealthy merchant class. Vernacular furniture was often red lacquer with auspicious symbols. The left door has a magpie on plum tree branch and the right a magpie with a chrysanthemum. The magpie is the bird of joy and happiness and the magpie and chrysanthemum mean “May the whole family be happy,” The a plum symbolizes longevity) and when they have 5 leaves are a wish for the Five Joys/Happinesses: health, wealth, longevity, a life of virtue and a peaceful death. These cabinets were perfect gifts for newlyweds as a desire for double happiness, a long and fruitful marriage with sons
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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$495.00Current price is: $495.00.
Ht: 20.75” W: 19.125” D: 11” |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This very fine ladies vanity cabinet is covered with red lacquer, the color of blessings (fu), highlighted with gold and deeply carved and painted decorations of auspicious symbols to bring happiness, good fortune, long life and many sons to the elite couple who may have received it as a wedding gift by parents in hopes of them successfully carrying on the family tradition. This is a reflection of the Confucian belief having sons to carry on the family name is essential to real happiness.
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$4,500.00 Original price was: $4,500.00.$2,959.00Current price is: $2,959.00.
H: 30″ W: 18″ D: 10″ | | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Superb, colorful and rare Buddha in teaching vitarka-mudra appears to float above cloud like swirls. 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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$4,750.00 Original price was: $4,750.00.$3,300.00Current price is: $3,300.00.
H: 31.75″ W: 11.25″ D: 6.5 | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Large provincial Guanyin is natural and modest rather than idealized in relaxed lalitsana pose. Remarkable oversized crown centered with rustic Amitabha on a lotus with pointed aureole. This personalized depiction is a charming, innocent portrayal of a spiritual subject.
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$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$375.00Current price is: $375.00.
H: 5.625″ W: 27.875″ D: 9.75″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
The low profile and fine lacquered finish of this charming antique wood chest add warmth and a touch of antique fine craftsmanship to any setting. The two intricately carved drawers for storage lend it to a multitude of uses. Carved auspicious symbols to bring the Five Blessings or Happinesses include peonies and vines, butterflies, plum blossom and a Japanese lily. The sides have inset panel with florals and the bottom has a decorative apron with a beautiful fretwork vine design. Its warm patina extends to the detailed brass butterfly handles.
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$1,450.00 Original price was: $1,450.00.$875.00Current price is: $875.00.
H: 19.25″ W: 10″ D: 8.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Seated imperiously on a horseshoe chair with carved title “Holy Mother in Heaven,” Mazu is depicted in the imperial style, with a regal flat topped headdress, elaborate robes with dragons, official’s girdle in red and gilt. In excellent condition after years of use.
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$1,050.00 Original price was: $1,050.00.$650.00Current price is: $650.00.
H: 15.375” W: 8.625” D: 7.5” | CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 or email [email protected] for SHIPPING.
Mazu, protector of sea, is portrayed as the imperially sanctioned “Empress of Heaven” on an elaborate, horseshoe shaped dragon throne, holding a hu tablet, with elegant dragon robes, official’s girdle, Empress headdress and small feet on gilt fu lion foot rest.
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$3,200.00 Original price was: $3,200.00.$2,100.00Current price is: $2,100.00.
H: 14” W: 9.375” D: 7.25” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
Rare consecrated small home altar/community Shakyamuni Buddha in meditation radiates serenity with downcast eyes and slightly smiling mouth.
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$435.00 Original price was: $435.00.$375.00Current price is: $375.00.
Ht: 15.25″ W: 11″ D: 4.875″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
Small red and gold decorated and carved cabinets like this were wedding gifts, often by parents, as a wish for the young couple to be fertile and have many sons. Auspicious symbols here include a peony a metaphor for female beauty and fertility and a willow, like the peony, representing spring – the season of youth, new beginnings, optimism and fertility.
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$1,350.00 Original price was: $1,350.00.$1,200.00Current price is: $1,200.00.
H: 11.5″ W: 6″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Nanhai Guanyin on Mount Putuo sits as a triad with acolytes Shan Tsai hands in prayer and the Dragon Princess offering the “illuminating pearl.” Very rare Ming sculpture on an Acrylic base is one of our favorites VA collection carvings.
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