Taoism & Folk Religions

  • Sale! Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Antique Elegant Queen Mother of the West, China (16096)

    Original price was: $1,550.00.Current price is: $1,275.00.
    H: 17.25″  W: 8″ D: 6″   CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Exquisite carved Queen Mother of the West, elaborate phoenix in crown. Most significant Taoist female deity, patron of women, divine teacher, determines length of people’s lives, associated with virtue and peaches of immortality.

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  • Sale! Antique Female Attendant with Offerings, China (19035)

    Antique Female Attendant with Offerings, China (19035)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current 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.

  • Sale! Antique Female Taoist Priest with Hu Tablet, China (19154)

    Antique Female Taoist Priest with Hu Tablet, China (19154)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $325.00.
    H: 12 ”   W:4.3  ”   D: 2.25 ”      |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Charming consecrated image of female Toast priest with Phoenix headdress holding a hu tablet. Women were welcomed as priests since Taoism beginnings.

  • Sale! Antique Gilded Wood Guandi, God of War and Justice, China,(16326)

    Antique Gilded Wood Guandi, God of War and Justice, China,(16326)

    Original price was: $375.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    H:  8.25″    W: 5.5″    D: 4″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    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.

  • Sale! Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Antique God of Wealth Caishen, China (19313)

    Original price was: $745.00.Current price is: $425.00.
    H: 10.25” W: 4.75” D: 3.625” | FREE SHIPPING WITHin Continental U.S.

    Taoist God of Wealth (Caishen) portrayed as benevolent authoritative figure associated with wealth: holds tael, robe with coin decorations, painted with red and gold.

  • Sale! Antique Guanti, God of Justice on a Hǒu, China (16325)

    Antique Guanti, God of Justice on a Hǒu, China (16325)

    Original price was: $345.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    H: 6″  W: 2.5″  D:  4″  |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    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.

     

  • Sale! Antique Guanyin Held Up by Demons, China (16208)

    Antique Guanyin Held Up by Demons, China (16208)

    Original price was: $4,200.00.Current price is: $3,200.00.
    H: 45″ W 17.75″ D: 11.5″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Rare statue of Guanyin held up by 4 creatures in hell remind us that people, like demons, can change and reach enlightenment. Demons are just obstacles – greed, aversion, and ignorance – to overcome through good deeds and thoughts,

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  • Sale! Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China (5677)

    Antique Heavenly Taoist Empress Mazu, China (5677)

    Original price was: $1,750.00.Current price is: $1,150.00.
    H: 21” W: 11.5” D: 8” | FOR SHIPPING call  213-568-3030 or email [email protected]

    Temples for “Heavenly Empress” Mazu in southern China coastal regions protect sea faring peoples. This motherly home altar statue reflects that although childless, she protects her children – her devotees – as a mother. Seated on lucite base. 

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  • Sale! Antique Home Altar Mazu, China (19013)

    Antique Home Altar Mazu, China (19013)

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    H: 9” W: 6.525” D: 2.5     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Small consecrated home altar provincial Mazu, finely carved on armless back chair dressed modestly in peasant robes with a phoenix in her hat, she is motherly figure who protects her devotees as her children.

  • Sale! Antique Home Altar Queen Mother of the West,  China (16035)

    Antique Home Altar Queen Mother of the West, China (16035)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $315.00.
    H:  12.5″  W: 4.8″      |  3.3″     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    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.

  • Sale! Antique Kitchen God and His Wife, China (16850D)

    Antique Kitchen God and His Wife, China (16850D)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 7.25 ”    W: 3 ”    D: 1.625 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Finely carved Kitchen God and his wife, mirror images on backless chairs with multi-sided pedestals reflecting reverent and  responsibility to protect the home. Naturally darkened lacquer, soft patina. Male with consecration covering, female open with contents. Unique house warming/wedding gift.

  • Sale! Antique Kitchen God and his Wife, China (16850E)

    Antique Kitchen God and his Wife, China (16850E)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 7.75 ”    W: 2.875  ”    D: 1.875 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Husband and wife Kitchen Gods are near mirror images with similar layered gold officials’ robes, clasped hands covered in ritual cloth. Excellent condition, fine patinas. Consecration script remaining in wife’s cavity but not in husband’s.

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