Antique Lotus

The elaborate and beautifully detailed pendant (also wearable as a brooch) features a Pharaoh to the center, with enameled wings and Lotus flowers framing the sides and base. Egyptia...

Other floral elements, like lotus flowers, are revered symbols of purity and spiritual elevation, as they grow in muddy waters yet bloom into pristine beauty, signifying triumph over...

A marriage of intricacy and gentility, the geometric-floral lotus palmettes play gorgeously into the colorway—a symbol widely believed to represent rebirth seldom seen in these hues,...

Surrounding the norbu are stylized representations of lotus flowers, signifying purity and spiritual growth.

A handsome French Charles X burl birch spoon back chair; the tall incurved back with stylized floral and foliate band with down-swept arms above a boxed seat raised on console legs w...

The background harmoniously incorporates lotus flowers and other aquatic plants. Cranes in East Asian culture symbolize purity, longevity, and loyalty, and their depiction here enhan...

One side depicts a scene of the Forbidden City, and the other side shows exotic birds with Lotus blossoms. I found this unique object at an antique fair in Southern France.

The rug on the elephant back was made from copper thread (AKA golden thread in Chinese) and decorated by enamels and jewelry beats. Also there is a lotus flower made by golden thread...

The iconic lotus motif carries ancient associations with rebirth and immortality, while the palmette suggests abundance and flourishing life.

The outlining brushwork imitates a wooden panel, inset with "carvings" of lotus flowers and dragons. The four paintings are floated on linen and framed behind glass.

The Buddha is seen seated with his right hand as a pendant over the right knee reaching toward the ground with the palm inward while touching the lotus throne. This gesture represent...

Taking the form of an architectural column, this antique pedestal is topped by an urn accentuated with Bacchus head, acanthus and lotus leaves. The urn is flanked by two elegant foli...

This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open center medallion comprised of a swirl of lotus flowers floating on an abrashed brick red field.

Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings.

Each vase has a spreading foot raised on a square sectioned re-entrant plinth base, with lotus cast feet. Measures: Height of clock 52 cm Height of candelabra 57 cm.

Carved from a single block of lustrous white marble, the Jina is portrayed standing upright in kayotsarga upon a lotus within a deeply carved niche. He wears a simple dhoti around hi...

Seated gracefully on an oval lotus pedestal base, the sculpture exudes a sense of tranquility and serenity, typical of Buddhist iconography.

The urns are set upon a graceful base featuring an inverted lotus blossom motif in the round, then upon a squared lower base for extra stability.

At the heart of the rug, a lush floral motif unfolds, with peonies, lotuses, and chrysanthemums in full bloom. These flowers, rendered in soft pastels and golden hues, seem to burst ...

After sculpting the image of a beautiful lotus, lacquer is applied and gold paint or gold leaf is applied over it.

The designs often incorporate Buddhist symbols, such as the lotus flower or endless knot, representing purity and eternal life.

The Bodhisattva of Compassion sits upon a separately cast lotus pedestal, a warm and benevolent expression on his face.

The apron of gilt openwork in the form of stylized lotus blossoms. While not currently native to China, images of tapirs have been found in Chinese art since the late Shang or earl...

Decoration was typically achieved through molded or incised designs, most commonly lotus flowers, phoenixes, birds, peonies, or scrolling foliage, rendered beneath the glaze.

Early 18th Century miniature Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowls with Saucers, Kangxi 6 Miniature Chinese porcelain tea bowls with saucers Kangxi Period (1662-1722) 6 Tea bowls and saucers ...

These particular patterns show a rare choice of asymmetry to the beige and green colorways, which are not perfectly mirrored lie the other colorways in the flawlessly repeated border...

The runner showcases a flowing allover botanical design, densely populated with stylized palmettes, lotus rosettes, serrated leaves, and delicate vinery, creating an elegant and orga...

The brooch is detailed with two stylised lotus flowers suggesting the influence of the Egyptian Revivalism of c.1900.

Djokja (Yogya) silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known.

Its distressed composition showcases an intricate allover geometric pattern, featuring angular palmettes, lotus blossoms, serrated leaves, tree of life motifs enclosed within lozenge...

A round medallion at the center showcases a bright pink lotus flower. The bottom is stamped in red. This would be a fabulous piece to add to a spring theme table setting.

It is peacefully seated in dhyanasana (position/pose in Meditation) and resting on a single lotus base. In both hands her attributes, the Vajra symbols.

Each with a rectangular padded back with downcurved reeded arms, the bow front upholstered seat on sabre legs headed by stylized lotus leaves.

The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed seated in virasana, half lotus position, upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform, hands in bhumisparsha, the gesture of ca...

The figure is painted with an animated posture and colorful detail, and the surrounding brushwork imitates a wooden panel, inset with "carvings" of lotus flowers and dragons. Frame...

The lotus, rising unsullied from muddy waters, speaks of purity and transcendence.

Porcelain with transparent pale-green (qingbai-type) glaze with flower, leaves and lotus design of typical yuan dynasty. Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368) Type : Baluster vase Medium...

The two verses of the inscription or poem that accompanies the artwork reads, from right to left: Spring flowers resemble beautiful embroidery Summer lotus blossoms are elegant Autum...

Both the field and inner border feature gold and black Chinese right-angle characters, while the outermost border depicts many sharp lotus floral accents. This piece features thick h...

A sophisticated color-blocked field and border scheme unfold, adorned with resplendent sprays of flowers that refuse to be confined within traditional boundaries. Lotuses, peonies, ...

Set upon a cabriole leg table with carved lotus fret waist, set on top gilded ball feet.

Finely painted with Amitayus seated in dhyanasana atop a lotus throne, his hands in bhumisparsamudra, a vajra resting on his left palm, dressed in loose-fitting robes, billowing scar...

This Utharini is exceptionally well made, lotus shaped receptacle, the Hanuman sculpture supporting the decorated stem and dancing Krishna and the five-hooded serpent protecting Kris...

Djokja (Yogya) silver is recognizable by the motifs used, such as the lotus figure, animal figures and geometric figures are also known.

Carved from heavy teak wood, lacquered, then gilt, the sculpture is in four parts - the lotus pedestal, the Buddha, the raised hand, and the flame finial.

Distinguished by a unique soft red background and by an all-over pattern consisting of a trellis containing a directional floral blossom motif characteristic of the Indian Mughal Dyn...

These vases are uniquely shaped and have a blush ivory Japanese lotus decoration. This style was influenced by the wonderful Persian artefacts that found their way to Britain and th...

The sides are painted with a lotus flower surrounding the Three Jewels, round gemstones representing the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, the means by which a Buddhist takes spiri...

Title: Pictures from Lotus Land Authors: Photographs by Mrs. Ernest Muriel (Frances Matilda Muriel); Verses described by R.C.J.

Each face is adorned with lotus bud pendant earrings and crowned with a diadem.

The high waist with a double lotus border, and sectioned with cutout frames surrounding a central panel of scrolling lotus buds.

Hand carved from wood with a layer of gesso and hand painted flowing robes with delicately wrought, colorful designs including a lotus on the centre panel. The deity has been created...

It is of classic bell shape with several rows of engraved concentric circles and two upper rows of lappet-like lotus petals. The upper section of the bell has been cast with a pair o...

The Buddha of Infinite Light and Lord of the Western Paradise, Amitabha Buddha, known as Amita Bul in Korea, is portrayed seated in the full lotus position, hands in Karana mudra, th...

Period : Song or Liao Dynasty Type : Celadon Medium : Longquan ware Size : 23.0 cm(Height) 6.0cm(Diameter) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) LACMA - Li...

The figure is standing on a lotus base affixed to a square base having a variety of skull and emaciated figural images, including a skeleton laying at the base being devoured by a ce...

The spacing of ornament within the ivory field is particularly well balanced and harmonious, as is the lotus and vine-scroll drawn in the main border. Of particular interest is the m...

She holds in her hands a tray full of unopened lotus flowers, a symbol of purity. First described in the year 1846, jadeite was so named by a French mineralogist named Augustin A.

New combinations of materials – lapis lazuli with gold, carnelian with turquoise – were inspired by the Pharaohs, Lotus blossoms, scarabs, pyramids and the eye of Horus are among the...

Each panel is a dedicated showcase of a different revered flower in Chinese art, including the vibrant peonies, chrysanthemums, lotus blossoms, and the delicate morning glory, each f...