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Rare provincial carving of Guanyin on an ox reflecting the concept of bodhisattva reverence for “draft animals” (beasts of burden) who were integral to rural daily and agricultural activities in Chinese Popular Religion, Buddhism and Taoism.
Graceful consecrated celestial attendant carrying offerings with ribbon winding around her with a modest and serene demeanor honoring the deity she attends.
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.
Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior) one of most important and powerful Taoist deities, is revered for magical powers to suppress demonic forces. Forceful wood provincial image for personal devotion reflecting his iconography: on throne, bare feet resting on snake and tortoise, celestial scarf and maille armor.
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.
This carved food offering was an auspicious bed ornament to bring the lucky couple prosperity, health, a long life and many sons as the pomegranate symbolizes fertility, the peaches longevity. Carved offerings were often wedding gifts.
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, he is associated with medicine, elixir of life and power over evil spirits. This 18th large figure with cloud design on chest.
This ancestor figure portrayed as a Chinese civilian official honors the family with his sign of high status. He grasps his official’s belt, his red robes symbolize fu for auspicious blessings. Unlike many serious officials he is approachable, with a smiling face.
Reverent female Taoist attendant holding offering plate of 3 dumplings or fruits representing ancient gold or silver coins symbolizing wealth and a wish for passing 3 imperial examination levels to assure the family’s status and financial stability.
Statues of Guandi, the God of War and Justice were displayed in Temples and home shrines throughout China. Part of a larger carving, wears military maille, has taotie – a warning against gluttony – and is covered in gold as a sign of power.
Taoist God of Wealth (Caishen) , one of the most celebrated Taoist deities, is portrayed as a benevolent authoritative figure associated with wealth holding a tael, robe with coin decorations, painted with red and gold.
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.
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