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These carvings of the Taoist-Deities Tudi Gong and his wife Tudi Po are from rural Southern China where they were frequently depicted together as house-gods on a home altar or local temple for farmers to pray to for abundant harvests and success in selling their products. Although Tudi Gong is a low ranking deity, he…
Ethiopian Fleury cross with arms ending in 3 pointed lobes representing the Trinity. Coin silver lost wax body centered with a square and embellished with small granulates for a vibrant textured surface.
Large heavy pendant Cross Pattée is topped with a modification of the Egyptian round ankh. Simple elegance. surmounted on softened by smooth surface and
From the Shoa region, this simple but elegant Ethiopian Cross Pattée with flaring arms was made using the lost-wax process and embellished with 6 round protruding bosses and etched dots.
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.”
Antique/vintage coin silver Fleury Cross centered with raised Latin Cross with bordered edge. Three florals trefoil lobes at the arms symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life. Lost wax, one-of-a-kind.
This magnificent antique/vintage coin silver Ethiopian Fleury Cross with arms in 3 pointed lobes and tri-part decorative designs represents the Trinity. Attached small granulates added after lost wax process creates a wonderful textured surface
Elegant, large and heavy Latin Cross pendant with a raised rounded cross in the center and soft patina.
Elegant Ethiopian Latin Cross with a raised rounded cross in center. Soft edges and matted surface from wear impart feeling of grace and warmth. Made using lost-wax, it is one-of-a-kind. Chain not included.
Simple Latin cross surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although it is heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Unadorned Latin crosses are relatively rare.
Rare vintage Balinese mask of Jatayu used in performances of the Ramayana. Jatayu is the Hindu mythical vahana (vehicle) of Vishnu, one of the triad of principal Hindu gods. On a museum quality stand.
This Kitchen God and his Wife is posed as streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with a general quality relying on paint rather than deep carving for details. They sit on backless chairs on a plinth, with simplified gold officials’ robes with long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear. The wife’s face is smooth, generalized and the male face has a more deeply carved surface and painted highlights.
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