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Taoist God of Wealth (Caishen) portrayed as benevolent authoritative figure associated with wealth: holds tael, robe with coin decorations, painted with red and gold.
Guanyin sits on an elaborate lotus throne held by 8 long stemmed and 1 flat leaf lotus as an enlightened being. 5-lobed crown reflects her stature as Buddhist royalty. Consecrated by a Buddhist monk and was placed on a home altar.
Home altar provincial Queen Mother carving depicted her as approachable, humble and matronly. Iconic phoenix on headdress. Cavity with original sealed covering indicates it was consecrated.
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.
The finely carved ancestor figure in traditional Qing dynasty high neck Mandarin official’s long jacket with front buttons and official rattan woven headwear. The chair’s back slat was omitted as consecration cavity.
This exceptional and 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.
Masterfully carved ancestor mandarin official on horseshoe chair in the round with cabriole legs, finely dressed in long Mandarin coat and rattan hat. Benevolent face was homage to a revered family member. It is one of our favorite ancestor figures.
This civil official is in his “best dressed” form. to immortalize his status and importance on earth. Seated figures in the “belt-holding” gesture were considered persons of great achievement, high rank, imperial authority, and esteemed status. This high-quality commissioned statue was embellished with now faded gold leaf. The back cavity has its original consecration slip which is very rare.
Carved ancestor figure as an official sits on a backless chair with a decorative pedestal in official’s attire holding a long slender curved hu-tablet, all signs of his office and status. He is vibrantly painted in red, the color of fu, as a wish for prosperity and status.
Seated imperiously on a horseshoe chair with carved title “Holy Mother in Heaven,” Mazu is depicted in the imperial style, with a regal flat topped headdress, elaborate robes with dragons, official’s girdle in red and gilt.
Mandarin ancestor official in court attire and hat holding up his belt of office. Rare consecration inscriptions on the back indicate the names of two families who pooled funds to commission, carve, and dedicate a sacred figure to their shared local temple or ancestral altar.
Provincial carving with iconic phoenix headdress, hands in karana mudra to cast out demons, negative energy and purify spaces. Image was on home altar and consecrated with a sealed cover.
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