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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.
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.
Although this ancestor is depicted as an official, his atypically benevolent face makes him a very endearing figure. Due to South China’s climate and modernization, it repainted in the 20th century, common in weathered carvings.
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This exceptional official is one of the most significant ancestor figures in our collection. His attire, glass eyes and distinct facial features indicate a wise man of importance who commands respect. Cranes and clouds symbolize longevity, wisdom, good fortune and emphasize his high rank.
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.
Either a Taoist house deity/dignitary or an ancestor figure, this colorful provincial carving has painted calligraphy identifying his name. The image has characteristics of Guandi, the God of War holding a tael or a military seal with military maille.
Ancestor figure portrayed as a civilian official standing on a rectangular base with hands together wearing a long civil official’s robe that extends to his shoes.
Taoist official home altar carving painted on front and back with red, gilt and lacquer. Hands under ritual cloth symbolically holding a hu tablet associated with Taoist officials. Taoist were responsible for protecting against evil in this life, Buddhist for souls in next life.
This ancestor figure portrayed as a Chinese civilian official honors the family with his sign of high status. He grasps his official’s belt, his red robes symbolize fu for auspicious blessings. Unlike many serious officials he is approachable, with a smiling face.
Ancestor figure is finely depicted as loved family member, individualized pudgy joyful smiling face. Displays strength and status by his demeanor, composure, portly size, and elaborate horseshoe chair. On lucite stand, a wonderful accessory for a home or business.
Masterfully carved ancestor mandarin official on horseshoe chair in the round with cabriole legs, considered a “marker of high status, finely dressed in long Mandarin coat and pointed rattan hat. Benevolent face was homage to a revered family member. It is one of our favorite ancestor figures.
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