Antique Lotus

One depicts sagi (egrets) wading in a lotus pond, another shows a family of uguisu (warblers) perched on plum branches, and the third portrays suzume (sparrows) among peonies.

The background features a window overlooking a tranquil pond with delicate lotus flowers and slender bamboo, rendered with vibrant colors and meticulous detail.

Ebonized seat frame and turned lotus carved tapered legs with casters.

The blossoms form an interpretation of the Four Seasons, an enduring theme in Chinese decorative arts in which nature becomes an allegory for the passage of time. Lotus represents su...

At its center, the octofoil medallion evokes the ancient Persian conception of the divine eye or radiant sun, expressing cosmic balance, spiritual structure, and the alignment of ear...

The rosette traditionally evokes beauty, order, and completeness, while lotus-derived palmettes carry associations with purity, rebirth, and enduring life.

Dense side panels filled with shimmering gilt-wire cloud scrolls (wen), scrolling green foliage, and multi-layered lotus blossoms wrap seamlessly around the curves of both bulbs to t...

The statue's serene facial expression, coupled with its finely detailed lotus base, enhances its spiritual significance, reflecting the deep-rooted Buddhist beliefs in Nepal.

These stylized peonies or lotus flowers are rendered with the "painterly" restraint of a Chinese ink wash painting, symbolizing purity, longevity, and the harmony of nature.

The symbols traditionally comprise the White Conch Shell, representing the far-reaching sound of Buddhist teachings; the Endless Knot, signifying the interdependence of wisdom and co...

In Persian symbolism, the iconic lotus motif represents purity, rebirth, and spiritual enlightenment, while radiant rosettes symbolize the sun and the eternal cycle of life.

It is made of a milky white opaque glass which has been over-laid with an orange glass and then hand carved and polished to produce a beautiful scene of ducks and lotus flowers, diff...

Green Tara occupies the center of the composition, depicted with her characteristic green complexion and surrounded by flowering lotuses and an elaborate aureole. She is accompanied ...

In Persian symbolism, the lotus represents purity, rebirth, and cosmic balance, reinforcing the spiritual serenity that permeates the design.

Coopered wood stave construction with rattan bindings, finished in warm amber lacquer and decorated throughout with brush-painted auspicious motifs — plum blossom, lotus, orchid, bam...

Brass drop handles hand from either end and a round lock plate secures the lid, cast in low relief with lotus flowers, folk symbols and auspicious objects.

Majolica lotus flower and lily pad centerpiece footed compote stand made in the United States attributed to Griffin, Smith & Hill in the late 19th / early 20th century.

Padmasambhava, whose Sanskrit name means “Lotus-Born,” is more widely known throughout Tibet as Guru Rinpoche, or the “Precious Guru.”

The disciplined symmetry reflects the celebrated precision of Tabriz craftsmanship, giving this stunning masterwork the commanding presence of an heirloom conceived for an important ...

This sculptural object is the lid to a Yuan-dynasty (1271-1368) offering jar from Yunnan province, a Buddhist vessel for ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. A...

Each medallion is framed in a squared floral motif, symbolizing balance and unity, while stylized lotus blossoms and rosettes dot the surrounding space.

The field is decorated with a symmetrical allover pattern of flowering vines, lotus blossoms, and stylized maple leaves, rendered in soft beige, dusty peach, pale blue, and deep indi...

The Buddha is depicted seating on a plinth throne in an "Adamantine" position (Vajrasana), with his legs crossed and the soles of both feet turned up (also known as double lotus posi...

At the heart of the design lies a meditative repetition of stylized florals and vine scrolls, framed by a richly detailed border of lotus blossoms, cloud bands, and organic motifs.

The front legs are adorned with lotus flowers.

These vessels were typically used as water baths or ritual troughs in Buddhist or Taoist temples. The lotus petal border (visible around the base of the handle) is a classic symbol o...

The cover has a mottled red and brown patina and is surmounted by a lotus-form finial. The underside of the cover bears a chiselled signature reading Seiryudo Tsukuru.

The upper section supports a lotus-form drip pan with a central candle spike, designed to hold a large church candle or devotional taper.

The Hehe Erxian, the Immortals of Harmony and Union, descend from the Tang dynasty poet-monks Hanshan and Shide, whose companionship made them emblems of concord; they were formally ...

Separating the bulbous body from the gracefully tapering neck is an ornamental band incorporating stylized shou (longevity) characters within scrolling lotus and foliate decoration, ...

A broad main border frames the composition with a running chain of large, serrated palmettes and stylized lotus heads in terracotta and muted rust, linked by slender vine tendrils on...

He is surrounded by a carefully arranged celestial assembly of Buddhist figures, teachers, and lineage masters, each positioned within individual aureoles against a richly coloured l...

The field of the rug is richly decorated with a repeating damask-style pattern of stylized lotus flowers, peonies, and ornate foliage arranged in mirrored vertical columns.

A wide outer border frames the field with Chinese dragon iconography and blooming lotus blossoms-symbols of strength, transformation, and purity.

This understated visual effect is complemented by a stylized floral border that incorporates elements of traditional Chinese symbolism, including flame motifs and lotus leaves. The ...

Shah Abbasi palmettes and lotus blossoms convey immortality, rebirth, and spiritual purity, while lilies signify devotion and transcendence.

Geometric Shah Abbasi palmettes, inspired by the celebrated Safavid court aesthetic, extend from the medallion with measured symmetry, while protective hooked talismans encircle the ...

Surrounding the central medallion is an intricate arrangement of lotus blossoms and scrolling vines, creating the rhythmic "lotus scroll" pattern so highly regarded in Qing decorativ...

Drawing on the clean lines, bold geometry, and refined simplicity of the Western Art Deco movement while incorporating the ancient symbolic vocabulary of Chinese art — dragons, crane...

During the early period of the U-Thong style, the Ushnisha (the prominent bump on the top of Buddha's head) was fashioned in the shape of a lotus bud, such as in this statue, which h...

The semi-shallow circular bowl is moulded with subtle vertical ribs that divide the exterior into softly rounded segments, creating a gentle lotus-like profile. The deep black exteri...

The intricate detailing in the sculpture, particularly in the headdress and the lotus pedestal, showcases the craftsmanship of the period, where artisans strived to capture divine se...

A wide border of pistachio green provides a rich visual contrast, populated with stylized lotus blossoms and leafy arabesques in pastel hues.

The robes still flow naturally across the body, and the lotus base has a nice crispness that hasn’t been lost to time or handling.

Chinese Kangxi 12-Panel Coromandel Screen, 1662-1722 The double-sided screen with one side displaying an elaborate, finely carved and decorated landscape garden filled with a vibra...

Framing the field is a narrow black key-fret border-symbolizing eternity-which is enclosed within a wide outer frame of auspicious fretwork scrolls and lotus blossoms. Woven in ochre...

The rug's spacious field features a harmonious scattering of auspicious symbols including bats (for happiness), butterflies (symbolizing joy and summer), and florals such as peonies ...

The all-over botanical field is dominated by large-scale palmettes, stylized lotus blossoms, and leafy arabesques, arranged in a symmetrical lattice that creates both movement and ba...

Tsongkhapa is shown seated in meditation upon a lotus throne, wearing the distinctive yellow pandita hat associated with the Gelugpa school.

Special Japanese Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome large antique Temple Lotus Bronze Lantern enhanced with new interior red panels and a new electric...

The sculpture depicts a traditional female figure, an immortal woman also known as Goddess Quan Yin, rendered with flowing robes and a serene posture, holding a festoon of lotus blos...

Within this framework, elaborate multi-tiered floral medallions and Shah Abbas palmettes create a mesmerizing succession of botanical jewels. Lotus-derived flowerheads carry ancient ...

This superb 14k yellow gold Egyptian Revival bracelet features cabochon malachite stones suggestive of scarabs, interspersed with lotus forms. Sophisticated enough for any moment of ...

The lotus also represents a pure soul in the physical world as it creates beautiful flowers from muddy waters.

Surrounding the central field is a sequence of intricately woven borders: a narrow inner fret border, a classic Greek key motif rendered in blue over ivory, and a wider outer band fe...

The broad main border features repeating lotus blossoms, bordered on the inside by a Greek key fret motif and an outer narrow floral stripe.

The central field is adorned with an elaborate lattice of diamond-shaped medallions, each containing a botanical spray of plum blossoms, peonies, or lotus flowers. These delicate mot...

Gracefully dispersed across the field are magnificent Shah Abbasi palmettes, stylized interpretations of the sacred lotus flower. Revered throughout Persian art, the lotus symbolizes...

The use of fine alabaster enhances the figure’s luminous, almost ethereal quality, while the decorated lotus base reinforces its symbolism of purity and transcendence.

The curved stems emanating from the center of a floral form stepped base, terminating in two open flowers and one lotus leaf form pad. Marked underneath.