Important and rare mask of the Nuo esoteric theater representing the character of Judge Bao, also called Bao Gong. The mask is carefully carved in great detail to show a very expressive and fierce face with large eyebrows, triangular eyes, openwork eyes and mouth, the latter showing fangs. The mask was originally coloured with black and red pigments. The mask suffered old insect attacks which are no longer dangerous. China, 18th-19th century. Height: 25.5 cm...

Rare pair of carved Chinese figures, depicting Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and another associated figure, possibly a royal court figure or acolyte. They are made of hardwood, likely rosewood, and have a rich, dark patina. The figures are depicted seated on a intricately carved chairs, with flowing robes and serene expressions...

Hand carved Chinese Boxwood(Buxus L)dorje/vajra “thunderbolt”. Nice patina with a wonderfully smooth surface. Used in tandem with a bell, these are used in Tantric rituals. L: 15cm/5.9in. free shipping.

The dignitary is depicted seated on his throne, which is partially covered with a tiger skin. The dignitary is carved from a single piece of wood, lacquered and gilded with 24-carat gold leaf. The gilding is covered with a light protective film of lacquer that gives the gold its orange color. He holds the official's "Hu" tablet in his hand broken in large part The throne is also carved from a single piece of wood, but simply painted. 17th century Chinese work (Fujian or Guangdong)...

Tibetan painted shrine cabinet featuring dramatic fierce protector deities on its double doors and an exceptional tantric Buddhist painting preserved inside. The exterior displays a pair of wrathful guardian figures—likely manifestations of Mahākāla or other dharma protectors—painted in bold mineral pigments on a deep red ground...

18th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque in 19th Century Zitan Wood Carved Box 白玉紫檀木盒

It is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 3 inch (7.8 cm) wide. The jade plaque is 2 inches (5 cm) long by 2.4 inch (6 cm) wide. It is 105.8 gram.

The jade plaque has inclusions and surface wears and scratches. The jade plaque is not attached to the box securely. It is loose and wobbles when touch...

Boldly carved dark root wood figure of a sage with inlayed eyes. 11 ” x 5” x 1½ ”.

Very finely carved lively tea house scene inside a pagoda. There is a lot going on in this piece- on the ground floor there are three female, musicians (pipa, er hu and, castanets and drum), an woman having a smoke and woman who just seems to be enjoying the music. The first floor has three more people and the roof top has the classic longevity gourd flanked by two fish- usually seen on the top of temples dedicated to a Taoist deity...

Rare wood carved and lacquered image of Lei Gong- God of Thunder. Antique/Vintage first half of the 20th century, the base has mother-of-pearl chips inlaid in the base, Excellent condition. : H: 28cm/11in.

The standing Bodhisattva of compassion statue holding a fly whisk, finely carved from dark hardwood, with customized pierced stand. Condition: few traces of age, few tiny dents. Dimension: with stand: c. 26.3 cm.

This is a 19th-century wooden prayer figure carved in the form of a seated Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life, also known as Amitabha, one of the five Cosmic Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism; holding a commandment baton in his right hand that is inscribed with the characters 三十六雷 that stand for “Thirty six thunders”, a part of a Daoist ritual, and a bowl containing the lustral water in his left hand...

A magnificent wood carving of an official of Qing Dynasty was by excellent traditional craftsmanship.

Date: Early to mid Qing Dynasty, 18/19th Century.

Material : Camphor wood.

Height : 34cm

Chinese antique carved panel with fu-lions. Scene of two frolicking fu-lions (shi-shi) and large peony blossoms. Carved of hardwood and accented with gold lacquer.
Shishi (fu-dogs, fu-lions) are strong and playful Buddhist protectors.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: Hight: 17", Width: 34"

Antique Chinese pair of wooden Baku. Carved with deeply wrinkled skin and pawed feet, these elephant-like creatures were revered for their nightmare devouring quality. Depicted here with saddles for riding, decorated with sprays of cymbidium orchids and painted details.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 23" long x 14" deep (each)

Simply elegant wood panel depicting a bird perched on a rock beneath plum blossom in the background there are mountains and trees. The carving is in perfect condition with traces of original blue pigment- please note the delicacy in which the bird’s legs were carved as well as the bare trees beneath the mountains and bracken ferns at the bottom of the foothill (if you use your imagination they look like high rise apartments). W: 27cm/6.8in and H: 21cm/8.6in

Antique Chinese fudog. Carved of heavy, hardwood and lacquered red and gold. Intricate details especially in the carving of the fur.

Age: Mid-Century

Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 25" long x 14" deep

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Two pieces set of Chinese wood carving molds for rice cake, with fish and landscape-like designs, early 20th century. approx. 24.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm (9.64 x 2.95 x 0.78in), 23 x 11.5 x 2 cm (9.05 x 4.52 x 0.78in)...

A pair of Burmese wooden finial with figures, used for decoration on top of temple's roof.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 123.3 - 127 C.M. / Width 18.3 - 20 C.M. / Depth 18 - 20 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 126.8 - 128.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...