Monks & Attendants

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    Antique Pair of Attendants with Offerings, China (16242BLK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $650.00.Current price is: $552.50.
    H: 7.75”  W: 3.5″  D: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.!

    This unique pair of attendants was likely placed on a home altar flanking and looking slightly inward to a Buddhist or Taoist figure or deity. Standing on circular pedestals, they smile slightly with down cast eyes presenting boxed offerings. One box has ribbons symbolizing the  object’s  miraculous powers and a wish for longevity. Rare to find pairs of charming figurines, they look even better on custom frosted Acrylic stands.

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    Antique Polychrome Monk on Stand, China (16328CSE) $1350

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $1,147.50.
    H: 23.25″  W: 31.75″  D: 9″ | call for shipping 323-568-3030

    This serene and meditational figure represents a Mahayana Buddhist monk on a backless chair, right leg crossed and right hand palms out in a sign of blessing.  With his gentle features – eyes half-closed looking down and his mouth set in a slight sweet smile, enlarged ear lobes of an enlightened being – and softly flowing robe he brings a peaceful and meditative spirt to any space. Made to be viewed in the round It mounted on a custom black wood stand.

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    Antique Portable Study/Prayer Table, Tibet (7020HOL) $595

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $505.75.
    Ht: 13.75” W: 26.25” D: 13.125” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CAL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    One of a pair of antique low tables on 3 folding bamboo-shaped leg supports, this traveling prayer/study table was designed for Tibetan monks or nomadic families to lay out sutras (scriptures), scrolls, books and other study materials and by Tibetan devotees as a personal altar/prayer table. It is simply decorated with painted florals on vines and a fruit offering bowl symbolizing the flowering of enlightenment and opening of the heart.

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    Antique Rare Large Lohan with Hands in Reverence, China (16436A-WHKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $7,300.00.Current price is: $6,205.00.
    H: 28.25  W: 12.75”  D: 9.75” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Although they are Buddhist images,  Lohans are portrayed as a real person with very individual, distinctive, and un-idealized features.  His benevolent youthful sweetly smiling face with downcast eyes is an image of compassion, wisdom and peace.This exceptional, beautifully crafted rare 17-18th century Ming/Qing large Lohan is from the same Buddhist location as the foreign-born heavy bearded Lohan Bodhidharma, and the same artist may have carved both. We recommend keeping them as a pair to display together.

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    Antique Rare Set of Ming Ceramic Attendants, China (3224ABC-BKEM) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $4,985.00.Current price is: $4,237.25.
    H: 17.875″  W: 4.875″  D: 4.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    This brilliant set of three Ming dynasty attendants – one male and two female – are in a unique category of refinement and elegance that reflects the importance and high status of the tomb, the deceased and the family that commissioned them. Standing on hexagonal bases with arms folded below their chests and presenting offerings to the deceased, their clothing and parts of the bases have a rare cobalt blue glaze for burial objcts, two have yellow glazed areas and all have painted unglazed areas. Their removable heads are highly detailed and beautifully modeled fitting inside high collars.  These figures are presented and sold as a remarkable set reflecting their original presentation and condition.

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    Antique Wood and Lacquer Monk (Lohan), China (16241BHK) $785

    Original price was: $785.00.Current price is: $667.25.
    H: 14.25” W: 7.125” D: 4.875” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN cONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This finely carved seated Lohan from Fukien Province has a characteristic serene expression of inward concentration and is seated on a backless plinth, hands in meditation and legs in padmasana. His oversized head and pendulous ears symbolize his wisdom as an enlightened being, and his angular face with deeply set heavily lidded eyes, protruding cheekbones, pursed lips, and a strong chin indicate his strength as a Lohan. An elaborate robe with wide sleeves is draped over his shoulders, arms, and legs and his sash is pulled through a wide shoulder ring indicating his status as a Lohan.

     

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    Vintage Wood Tibetan Lama Mask, China (16936B-IRK) $295

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $250.75.
    H: 14.75”  W: 7.75”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This well carved vintage Cham dance mask is an individualized yet generic Tibetan lama used in a public dance performed to educate the masses, promote ethical and moral practices and scare away negative spirits. Although depicting a Tibetan lama, it may have been made in China or Nepal where it was purchased. Depicted with realistic, intense yet reassuring features in a slender face with open mouth, large eyes, elongated ears and animal hair for his mustache, beard and ears, his alert angular eyebrows, soft lips and cheeks are highlighted with pigmentation. Portrayed as a wise man in deep concentration, his headdress is significantly painted in red and yellow associated with powerful rituals and symbolizes wisdom and compassion. It is in excellent condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use.

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