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Thai bronze Lopburi style Buddha in Earth Witnessing position on decorative pierced throne on 3 footed curved base wearing simple 2-part Theravada Buddhist monk’s robe showing his modest religious devotion. Heavy statue filled with cement binder.
Vintage beadwork tapestry with many auspicious Hindu symbols: Tree of Life, Monkey God Hanuman, a horse and pair of peacocks together symbolizing the cycle of life, spiritual growth, enlightenment, divine wisdom and beauty. Used in many Indian celebrations, they are also placed at home doorways and thresholds symbolizing warmth, positivity, and protection and invite blessings to the home.
Guandi, the God of War and Justice and Protector of China and its citizens was a Chinese model of loyalty, virtue and morality and was depicted in Temples and home shrines throughout China. This antique figurine was probably part of a larger carving. He wears military maille, black gloves with a carved taotie which is a warning against gluttony and is covered in gold as a sign of power. The open back confirms it was consecrated by a Taoist priest. Mounted on a frosted acrylic stand.
Guan Ti, Chinese God of War and Justice dressed in military armor, officials cap with feathered wings and celestial scarf. Seated on mythical Hǒu . Along with Antique Thunder God Leigong on a Hou 16327. was part of bed carving to protect occupants.
Consecrated red lacquer and gilt home altar provincial Guanyin, elaborate 5-lobed crown centered with radiating bars symbolizing Amitabha Buddha and his aureole that represent the flames of Buddhism.
This provincial Guanyin made for a home altar sits in anjali mudra. Portrayed as humble, approachable, she wears a 5-lobed diadem, hair in a chignon with braids and modest robe seated on a waisted lotus throne with stacked lotuses.
Families placed cocoon jars with auspicious designs containing magical mixtures of mulberry leaves in tombs for souls of the departed to drink for a transformative afterlife. Ovoid shaped, it rests on a trumpet-shaped foot decorated with elegant cloud scrolls and circular “eye” motifs.
This masterfully carved and painted 18th century statue of a Taoist priest/official wears elaborate robes and a hat. His well-articulated face has strong features and solemn gaze, flanked by pendulous ears, the sign of a wise man. This exceptional image deserves the appropriate placement to optimize its outstanding presence.
One of a set of 12 Zodiac attendant figures holding a small calendar animal of the year represented as part of mingqi placed in the graves of deceased.
Rare small yet majestic carving of the Buddha in meditation with gracefully draped robes and beautifully idealized features that radiates serenity, compassion and spirituality. A truly magnificent piece.
Very rare and fine 16th century home shrine image with compassionate countenance of Songzi Guanyin the “Bestower of Children.” With joyful half-closed eyes, she looks lovingly at the child whose arm is draped over hers.and leans slightly forward.Wearing a 5- lobed crown centered with a camellia flower a Chinese symbol of young sons and daughters. Inscription dates it to 1521-1567
Although this rare Ming image is missing its arms, it is a powerful yet charming sculpture of the infant Buddha as humble and confident with a youthful torso.
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