Antique Lotus

Various motifs and shapes inscribed on the pottery frequently symbolize luck and prosperity. For example, lotus patterns may represent purity and immortality, while animal figures li...

An example of this is the green-glazed 'Ding' pillow with a carved lotus pond design found in Dingzhou, Hebei Province, which was entirely covered in green glaze.

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 ...

The beguiling composition features an open medallion patterned with a swirl of peonies, lotuses, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, a butterfly and a pair of birds.

A pronounced ushnisha, topped by a wooden lotus bud finial, crowns his head. Crafted out of lacquered and gilt papier mâché, and completely hollow inside, the Buddha is deceptively l...

From this poetic ground unfurls a floral symphony: a radiant central medallion, blooming with lotus-like palmettes and framed by arabesque vines, anchors the composition in quiet pow...

The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal, hands in dhyana mudra, a ritual vessel resting in his upturned palms.

From this branch, blossoms emerge in lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, and plum form—each carrying layered meaning.

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.

In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body.

The bottom of piece consists of three drawers, each with hand cut dovetail joinery, original metal hardware, drawer fronts with fanciful scrolled jasmine, lotus flower and foliate mo...

A vibrant, asymmetrical composition of bamboo stalks, blossoming branches, and stylized lotus flowers rises from the base, creating a dynamic, naturalistic scene suggestive of a tran...

The square backs with ribbon and beaded crest rails and wide carved lyres decorated with carved lotus flowers and rosettes. The fluted tops of the cylindrical tapering arms with carv...

His hair arranged in neat tresses and tied in a low chignon surmounted by a stylized lotus blossom. His face rendered in the typical squared off Khmer fashion with almond shaped ey...

As a further nod to the past, a late 19th-century finial carved in the shape of a stork holding a lotus leaf and flower has been used to decorate the top of the lid.

Decoration was typically achieved by incising or molding floral and foliate designs, such as lotus, peony, or scrolling vines. The carving is shallow yet precise, executed with smoot...

The designs of Longquan celadon wares varied from simple and elegant forms to more elaborate decorations, including carved or incised motifs inspired by nature, such as lotus flowers...

The lid is adorned with turquoise and coral and a lotus finial. The repoussé panels depict one side The Four Harmonious Friends and on the other The Old Man of Long Life.

These gently flowing patterns include stylized lotuses, palmettes, rosettes, and curling saz leaves, executed with an intentionally light and airy hand, making the rug feel open and ...

One offers a willow-draped pagoda rising above lotus waters, suggesting a sanctuary of reflection and self-cultivation.

The Outstanding 19th century Oushak displays two unique geomorphic motifs that anchor the center field of orange and are kept company by an array of lotus and flower motifs in a vari...

The red color and the lotus boy symbol indicate that it was most likely part of the fashion accouterment worn during wedding ceremony.

Of baluster form and unusual size, yet still retaining elegant proportions, the lobed body rising from a splayed lotus pedestal foot, and surmounted by a short neck with a finely cas...

Some contain vase motifs overflowing with vegetation, an ancient emblem of abundance and the life-giving garden; others center upon lotus forms associated with purity and regeneration.

The sculpture was described as: "Carved in relief with Vishnu in his boar incarnation stepping forward from the ocean, his left foot placed upon a lotus, two nagas beneath with their...

Decoration was typically achieved by incising or molding floral and foliate designs, such as lotus, peony, or scrolling vines. The carving is shallow yet precise, executed with smoot...

The lions are caparisoned, wearing a harness decorated with lotus blossoms and seed pods, and hung with bells and tassels.

The sides are decorated with four Thepanom (Buddhist celestial beings) each wearing a broad necklace of petals and seated on a lotus within triangular cartouches that have a coral-re...

They feature flat tops with banded edges and friezes which are painted with red and green stylised palmettes and lotus leaves. Each cabinet contains five graduated drawers with cut-o...

The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expr...

A superb Irish Regency mahogany centre / dining table by Robert Strahan of Dublin, of circular form, the solid panel top , with reeded edge, turned centre column, on lotus carved dow...

The red color and the lotus boy symbol indicate that it was most likely part of the fashion accouterment worn during wedding ceremony.

To emphasize and exaggerate the silhouettes of these elegant gilt bergères while giving them a modern and fresh update, the chairs were upholstered with a cotton and viscose patterne...

The bold geomorphic flowers anchor the center field of beautiful red and are kept company by an array of identifiable lotus flower motifs in a variety of blues, grays, pinks, light y...

Decoration was typically achieved by incising or molding floral and foliate designs, such as lotus, peony, or scrolling vines. The carving is shallow yet precise, executed with smoot...

However in the upper section there are two basins that are carved with a lotus leaves, and there are water spouts that are also carved in the same manner.

The "drop pearl" accent on the facade echo the lotus posts. Such a design is favored in Northern China, particularly the Shan Xi province, where such life-size architectural elements...

The absolute lack of chromatic gap between the field and the border, together with the latter's decor of phoenixes connected by a thin stem alternated to leafy lotus flowers (symbols...

The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The  base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard ...

The clock having domed trapezoidal case, dome with bronze relief to front depicting a partial gilt Egyptian goddess, Isis, flanked by cobras and lotus scrolls, red marble ribbed colu...

The iconic symbolism woven throughout is rich and intentional. The lotus, revered for purity and perfection, rises as a reminder of clarity emerging from adversity.

The bottom section showcases a Hindu goddess, perhaps Shiva (third eye on its forehead, four arms). The goddess holds lotus, which is a purity symbol in India. The elephants offer cr...

Various motifs and shapes inscribed on the pottery frequently symbolize luck and prosperity. For example, lotus patterns may represent purity and immortality, while animal figures li...

Rare KPM porcelain figural inkwell depicting a Chinaman in a wonderfully ornate traditional robe of pale apricot decorated in a flowing floral pattern of garlands of peonies, Chinese...

The ushnisha on the head shows a lotus petals design with flames. The Buddha shows a very slender figure and a double abhaya mudra, which is almost exclusively found in the iconograp...

At the heart of the design, lotuses, peonies, chrysanthemums, and butterflies entwine in a lyrical dance of abundance and vitality.

The third one is a pictorial depiction of nature in which an egret perched among lotus flowers. Between these larger cartouches, there are smaller imageries including an accoutrement...

A large Pichhavai painting of Krishna with female Gopis dancing Krishna playing flute on a bed of lotus, the composition is enclosed in a lush green forest and the colors of the dre...

He is seated in the half lotus position upon a three tied trapezoidal platform.

The abrashed burgundy maroon field is covered in an all-over botanical pattern composed of stylized florals, cypress trees, birds, vases, leafy tendrils, delicate vines, lotus blosso...

From the banks of the Egyptian river Nile, lotus flowers once grew. This was the legendary 8th Dynasty's sacred flower, opening each morning and closing each night, symbolizing regen...

Of gentle breakfronted outline, rising from oblate spherical feet, the baseboards of concave form, with the backs having rectangular mirrored plates housed in a gilt framework within...

He is naked, save for a baby apron decorated with a lotus pattern, one of the symbols of Buddhism. In this depiction, he stands upon a rocky outcrop, a dragon rising up to shower him...

Beneath the transparent glaze, the iron-painted motifs create a strong visual contrast, while bands of lotus-petal and geometric patterns encircle the shoulder, bringing structural b...

Stylized aquatic flora, including lotus blossoms, reeds, and trailing vines, cascade into the central void, rendered in a palette of soft jade, rose, and ochre.

Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard, the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar), another hand holding a lotus flower to represen...

Various motifs and shapes inscribed on the pottery frequently symbolize luck and prosperity. For example, lotus patterns may represent purity and immortality, while animal figures li...

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

The table features a low waist and a shaped apron with a simple, low relief carving of a stylized lotus blossom and stems. The walnut wood with a wonderful rich patina, with ink ...

A stunning repertoire of palmettes, blooming lotus flowers, roundel rosettes, tulips, lilies, boteh, and sweeping sickle leaves animates the field.