Eastern Han dynasty, 25–220 AD
Height: 14 ¼ in (36.5 cm)
Length: 15 in (38 cm)
Wood sculptures of this period are very rare due to the fragile nature of wood, and were found among tomb furniture. The present example is in exemplary condition and complete. It ... Click for details
Exceptionally beautiful is this circa 1880 red lacquer and gold gilt Quan Yin. She is standing on a double lotus plinth and holding a lotus spring in her left hand. Made of camphor wood, this statue is hand-carved with extremely fine detail and artistry. In very good condition, she stands 15" tall. You will not be disappointed.
Guaranteed authentic and of the period is this wooden of a lohan dating from the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644. He is holding a pearl in his left hand. In his right hand is a legless creature resembling a frog whose tail wraps around the lohan's arm. There is evidence of gold gilt around the face, neck, hands and feet. The back of the seat or throne is slightly charred, but the burn is so old that it now has a nice patina. It measures about 14" (35.6 cm)tall and is in excellent condition for a woode... Click for details
A pair of Chinese wooden monkies with trace of original gilding remaining.
Age: China, Qing Dynasty, circa 19th Century
Measurement: Height 33.2 - 33.5 C.M. / Width 7.2 - 7.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age ... Click for details
Circa 15th Century. A tiny bodhisattva standing on a lotus pedestal, one hand carrying a lotus blossom and the other in the gesture of charity. Small Buddhist figures were used in tiny portable shrines and altars throughout China since the introduction of Buddhism there. (The Japanese counterpart of the portable shrine is the “zushi.”) This bronze example is of a uniform blackened bronze, the surface and detail worn from use. Traces of reddish cuprite are visible under the intensified light... Click for details
Carved wood figure of multi armed ferocious deity with 3 faces, gilt lacquer, carved with wonderful movement and flowing draper, purchased as Japanese but possibly Chinese, 15th century.
Size: 28" high x 28" wide
