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$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…
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$695.00 Original price was: $695.00.$395.00Current price is: $395.00.
H: 16.25: W: 5.875” D: 3.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030
Attendant Chou Ts’ang, to Guandi, most revered Chinese military hero and Taoist God of War, hands clasped and eyes down in respect wearing detailed military clothing and boots on high pedestal with painted gold florals.
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$850.00 Original price was: $850.00.$650.00Current 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.
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$275.00 Original price was: $275.00.$225.00Current price is: $225.00.
Finely carved from dense wood Mazu is the Heavenly Empress on a horseshoe chair, holding official’s girdle, phoenix hat with outstretched wings and cloud collar symbolizing her place in heaven.
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$345.00 Original price was: $345.00.$225.00Current price is: $225.00.
H: 6″ W: 2.5″ D: 4″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental US.
Miniature Taoist Thunder God who protects from injustice and punishes evildoers with his drum, mallet, chisel. Has bird’s beak and claws and dragon’s wings, rides a mythical hou. Part of bed frame carving with many protective deities.
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$350.00 Original price was: $350.00.$250.00Current price is: $250.00.
H: 9.25″ W: 4.5″ D: 3.25″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Taoist official home altar carving painted on front and back with red, gilt and lacquer. Hands under ritual cloth symbolically holding a hu tablet associated with Taoist officials. Taoist were responsible for protecting against evil in this life, Buddhist for souls in next life.
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$225.00 Original price was: $225.00.$155.00Current price is: $155.00.
H: 4.75 ” Dia: 3.675 ” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This antique carving of a wood food offering with a lacquer coating was an auspicious ornament for a Chinese bed to bring the lucky couple prosperity, health and a happy life. The pomegranate on top is a fertility and the four peaches below are longevity symbols. The combination of the fruits is a wish for many sons and longevity and is perfect gift for newlyweds.
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$4,500.00 Original price was: $4,500.00.$2,900.00Current price is: $2,900.00.
H: 32″ W: 9″ D: 8″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
Lu Donghin, most celebrated of 8 Taoist Chinese Immortals rides on clouds with a 2-edged sword to cut through greed, lust, sorrow. Venerated in temples, grottoes, sacred mountains. Associated with medicine, elixir of life with power over evil spirits.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$275.00Current price is: $275.00.
H: 13.75″ W: 5.25″ D: 4″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This ancestor figure, carved in boxwood the preferred wood softwood during the Qing Dynasty, is portrayed in the characteristic pose of a Chinese civilian official, grasping his official’s belt with his right hand to demonstrate his important stature – which was really not so important for this gentleman, given his humble seating furniture and his modest attire. His right hand rests on the his knee as he sits erect on a thick low-back pedestal. Unlike many officials who are serious, this one is more approachable, with simple deeply carved smiling features, high arching brows and a black painted mustache and beard.
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$775.00 Original price was: $775.00.$495.00Current price is: $495.00.
H: 12.125″ W: 6.125″ D: 4.125a” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Tudi Gong in horseshoe chair with typical kindly face, flowing beard, officials-attire: high hat, double waist belt, red color, holding a tael gold bar as wish for wealth. Most popular rural deity who protects small towns, residents and agriculture.
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$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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$595.00 Original price was: $595.00.$450.00Current price is: $450.00.
H: 15.5″ W: 7″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
Reverent female Taoist attendant holding offering plate of 3 dumplings or fruits symbolizing 3 ancient gold or silver coins as a symbol of wealth and a wish for passing 3 imperial examination levels to assure the family’s status and financial stability.
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