Deities & Legends

  • Antique Agricultural Deity and Spring Ox, China (16337LKE) $885

    Antique Agricultural Deity and Spring Ox, China (16337LKE) $885

    $885.00

    This extremely rare late Ming/early Qing dynasty antique-Chinese-wood-carving carving is divided in two parts and is significant for its juxtaposition of images as well as its unique iconography. The top is one of the Taoist officials in typical officials-attire: an official’s hat, a tiered robe with a red sash extending to the tops of the…

  • Antique Attendant Sword Bearer to Guandi, God of War, China (16112LSE)

    Antique Attendant Sword Bearer to Guandi, God of War, China (16112LSE)

    $950.00

    Guandi lived during the latter part of the Han Dynasty and is the best known and most revered Chinese military historical hero. He was canonized in 1504 as Guan Di, the Taoist God of War and China’s Protector. According to Keith Stevens, he is “all things to all men, not only prayed to for protection…

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  • Sale! Antique Attendant to Guandi, Taoist God of War, China #16022LSE

    Antique Attendant to Guandi, Taoist God of War, China #16022LSE

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 16.25:  W: 5.875”  D: 3.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This fine woodcarving is Chou Ts’ang, the aide-de-camp and attendant to Guandi, the most revered and well-known military hero in Chinese history and the Taoist God of War.  As an attendant his hands held together and eyes down cast in respect and legs firmly planted on the ground. His protective military clothing and heavy boots presented in detail and the high red and black pedestal with painted gold florals make him a key figure even though the figure of Guandi he attends would have been much larger and important.

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  • Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    $155.00

    Nandi is among the most frequent Hindu deities worshiped in public places, temples, homes, or on a home altar throughout India.  As one of Hinduism’s mythical animals, Nandi is Shiva’s vahana, (his mount that transports him), attendant and leader of his attendants and guardian of all four-footed animals. A recumbent image of Nandi on a…

  • Sale! Antique Brass Vishnu Oil Lamp (Diya), India (9571B)

    Antique Brass Vishnu Oil Lamp (Diya), India (9571B)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.75″  W: 3″  D:  3.5″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Heavy brass antique votive Vishnu diya with yoni (womb) shaped cup symbolizing fertility, short walls and spout to store oil and hold the wick, and ornate back panel topped by a lotus bud and 3 lines symbolizing Vishnu. Vishnu diyas are a Hindu tradition of followers called Vaishnavites or Vaishnavas .

  • Sale! Antique Bronze/Brass Nandi, South India, (9510)

    Antique Bronze/Brass Nandi, South India, (9510)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    H: 3.25”  W: 1.375”  D: 2.5”   |.   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique brass Nandi exquisitely crafted with a wonderfully aged patina from use on a home altar. On a raised rectangular platform his delicate incised decorative details delineate features of his sinuous body and graceful long horns extending backwards. Based on a South Indian cow with a humpback.

  • Sale! Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16840BME

    Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16840BME

    Original price was: $850.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 7.5″ W: 2.875″ D: 2″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This pair is VA’s most unique and finely crafted Kitchen God couple. Wearing beautifully carved robes, clasping Hu tablets, they have  approachable features and subtly smiling lips. The painted character on the base of each is a wish for “happiness.” These exceptional consecrated and rare pieces are in excellent condition with a fine patina. Kitchen Gods radiate warmth, especially when placed near the stove and are unique house warming or wedding gifts and add positive chi and enhance feng-shui in any home.

  • Antique Carved Mazu, Protector of  the Sea, China (19415PRO) $275

    Antique Carved Mazu, Protector of the Sea, China (19415PRO) $275

    $275.00

    This small antique-Chinese-wood-carving represents Mazu, which translates as “Mother Ancestor,” the tutelary deity “Protector of the Sea” who protects seafarers and is very popular among Taiwanese, Fujianese, and Cantonese sea cultures. This syncretic cult figure is the most imortant ofthe female Taoist-Deities and continues to be worshipped by Taoist, Buddhist and Popular Religion followers. In…

  • Sale! Antique Carved Thunder God Leigong on a Hou, China #16327WCK

    Antique Carved Thunder God Leigong on a Hou, China #16327WCK

    Original price was: $345.00.Current price is: $285.00.
    H: 6″  W: 2.5″    D: 4″   |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    This small fearsome carving is the Taoist Thunder God who provides protection from injustices and punishes earthly beings and wicked spirits who harm humans. His drum and mallet produce thunder and his chisel to punish evildoers. He has a bird’s beak and claws and dragon’s wings and rides a mythical hou who protects it masters from evil and bad fortune. This carving and the Guanti God of Justice on a Hou (16325) are from a detailed bed frame with many protective deities guarding the home.

  • Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332BOK) $775

    Antique Earth God Tudi Gong, China (16332BOK) $775

    $775.00

    Tudi Gong is the Chinese Earth or Land God referred to by many names and often fondly referred to by commoners as “Grandpa.” He is a syncretic deity and tutelary deity, responsible for administrating and protecting the affairs of small towns and villages, especially issues concerning agriculture or wealth, and is believed to control the…

  • 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 [email protected] 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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