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Used for rituals and ceremonies, lead green glazed earthenware wing cups were popular burial objects. The tomb’s humidity caused the lead to oxidize to a lustrous, prized iridescent, silver-green.
This diminutive mingqi pig is totally charming and fanciful with an iridescent glaze and would be especially appealing as a send off for the deceased to the nether world or in a contemporary setting. Pigs were especially prized and images were often included as items the deceased would need to live comfortably in the after life.
Cross displaying distinctive tri-partite Coptic cross design with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing the Trinity. The partial circle symbolize eternity and is an apotropaic symbol to avert the “evil eye.”
Intricately carved Cadence or “Wakeful” Drum used by monks and chanters to awaken the mind and keep meditators attentive and mindful. Used In Pure Land Buddhism for chanting Amitabha Buddha’s name. Fish on handle symbolize wakeful mind as fish never close their eyes.
This lovely antique Bolivian silver cross ending with rounded ends and three incised bars has a soft patina from centuries of wear. The old woven chain has an updated clasp.
Extremely rare provincial carving with a Taoist official on top above the legendary “Spring Ox,” accompanied by the Taoist Earth God “Herd Boy” who each spring ritually “wakes up the earth” by symbolically beating the Spring Ox with sticks.
This exceptional carvig is one of the most significant ancestor figures in our collection. His attire, glass eyes and distinct facial features indicate a portrait of a wealthy powerful merchant who commands respect. Seated on Lucite base.
This very finely carved figure of an ancestor was commissioned by a family of either high status or wealth, having been fashioned from a single piece of an exquisite and rare hardwood with a lustrous patina.
Sensitive modeling of the face, body and lotus base, its appealing features and graceful garments, make this diminutive statue truly endearing. The rear inscription indicates it was commissioned to celebrate the wedding of a daughter and, as such would make a superb wedding gift.
Hand made in a folder style, this Bolivian religious document holder possibly used for priests’ sermons or other important documents, is decorated on each side with brocaded purple fabric with gold thread. The finely brocaded stylized and symbolic passion flower designs are framed by geometric and curved gold borders and the inside and ends are lined in red fabric. Our images do not do it justice as they cannot capture light flickers from the interwoven gold threads and vibrant gold floral patterns.
Bolivian religious document holder likely for priests’ sermons/important documents, brocaded purple fabric with gold thread of stylized passion flowers and roses representing Jesus’ crucifixion and purity .
Heavy bronze vintage votive Vishnu diya with yoni (womb) shaped cup, short walls, spout and back panel topped by a lotus bud. High density, oxidation, worn surfaces suggest age, use, and authenticity sought by Indian metalware collectors.
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