Antique Lotus

True to Chinese tradition, the rug balances elegance with auspicious meaning-each lotus and scroll motif contributing to a visual language of longevity, prosperity, and tranquility.

The flowers resemble exotic lotus blooms or stylized peonies, suspended across an open, uncluttered backdrop.

Centering a cushion-shaped bloodstone tablet measuring 16.0 x 13.5 mm Bloodstone is opaque bluish-green with strong orangey-red mottling Set in an ornate bezel with geometric chevron...

The columns are fluted along the shafts, terminating in a stylized lotus and palmette design, with further bands of rosettes.

The rosette evokes beauty and cosmic order, while the lotus forms carry associations with purity, rebirth, and immortality.

Connoisseurs will note the repetition of the lotus palmette motif in the meandering border, enjoying the same play definition in juxtaposition to the richer hues as well as a soothin...

Within Persian symbolism, the iconic lotus motif carries associations with rebirth and immortality, while blossoming rosettes evoke beauty, vitality, and the perpetual flowering of l...

These flowing tendrils express the infinite nature of creation and the harmonious relationship among living things, while the lotus carries an enduring message of spiritual elevation...

The design artfully combines turquoise, rubies, diamonds and enamel in a stunning representation of Egyptian lotus flowers, tied at the stems, accompanied by two symmetrical snakes.

The painting portrays Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and fertility, seated gracefully on a lotus flower, which symbolizes purity and spiritual enlightenment.

The detailed botanical motifs speak to the traditional Chinese symbolic language, where peonies represent wealth and honor, and lotuses signify purity and spiritual enlightenment.

It is cradled within a beautifully cast and chased gilt-bronze frame modeled as lotus blossoms, buds, and lily pads on trailing stems, raised on a base cast with a running-spiral wav...

The central figure is portrayed standing gracefully upon a lotus pedestal, surrounded by a radiant halo and set against a dramatic Himalayan landscape.

Floral motifs: The sides are adorned with symmetrical compositions of lotus flowers—sacred Egyptian symbols of rebirth and eternal life.

In this triad, Fugen is often depicted holding a lotus flower and riding an elephant (to symbolize the great power of Buddhist practice in overcoming all obstacles).

Each of the six columns is headed by an ormolu lotus-leaf capital above a beaded collar, the shafts wound with spiralling garlands of roses, poppies and oak leaves secured at interva...

The cobalt ground is densely filled with continuous scrolling vines, lotus blossoms, and stylized floral sprays executed in underglaze blue and white.

An imposing Shah Abbasi-inspired border completes the extraordinary masterpiece with scrolling vines, lotus palmettes, and floral cartouches; the lotus conveys purity, awakening, and...

The lotus signifies purity, spiritual rebirth, and immortality, while the lily carries associations with transcendence.

Its exceptional composition is alive with Shah Abbasi palmettes, lotus blossoms, peonies, roses, lilies, and smaller flowering sprays joined through sinuous Islimi vines.

The lotus carried associations with immortality, spiritual purity, rebirth, and divine glory, making these stately blossoms emblems of a world where earthly beauty and the eternal we...

Each candlestick rises from a robust tripartite base supported by scrolling acanthus feet, leading to a tapering patinated bronze column accented with finely cast gilt bronze collars...

The composition presents five distinct manifestations of Manjushri seated upon lotus thrones, each surrounded by delicate aureoles and intricate ornamental details.

The rim carries four panels of turquoise cell diaper, each bordered in blue and yellow and pointed inward with a pink triangle, with a pink peony at the outer edge, alternating with ...

At the front are four cabriole legs with reeded detailing and lotus flower-type carving above beautifully executed paw feet.

The Buddhas are surrounded by a richly conceived celestial landscape of stylised mountains, clouds, lotus blossoms and architectural throne bases, all meticulously articulated with e...

This color forms a vivid contrast with the navy and celadon border, which features stylized lotus and cloud motifs in alternating gold and cream accents.

Ancient Egyptian imagery includes wondrous depictions of scarab beetles, chariots, sphinxes, pharaohs, lotus flowers and hieroglyphics.

Each figure is portrayed in royal attire, complete with a crown, symbolizing their protective role at the entrances of temples and monasteries. The lotus flower motifs at the bases ...

Description 19th century The wide, heavily potted dish is brightly enamelled to the centre with confronting phoenix surrounded with a lotus flower head meander, further encircled wi...

The lower tier repeats the motif of a round fan and an angled panel, worked with lotus flowers, buds and pads, iris and supple grasses, with two birds perched among the stems and dra...

This mudra represents the moment when Buddha attained enlightenment, symbolizing the call to the earth as a witness to his awakening. The intricacy of the lotus pedestal upon which t...

The subjects run through carnation, scarlet trumpet creeper, double red hibiscus, orange peacock flower, blue morning glory, hyacinth bean in flower and pod, pink lotus with its broa...

The lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening, while the double-tiered base adds elegance and symbolic importance to the composition.

The innermost contains a row of stylized dots and fretwork, while the main border blooms with scrolling lotus and peony vines, echoing Buddhist iconography.

The many detailed butterflies and flowers, including lotus, wind harmoniously across the surface, creating a colorful and lively overall impression.

The upper register holds two drawers with hand-painted floral cartouches depicting lilies and cherry blossom; the lower section opens via a pair of doors painted with larger folk com...

Having a black marble top supported by two ends, carved with lotus flower detailing and joined by a turned central stretcher.

The columnar stem with lotus leaf carving and a wrythen turned base. Standing on a moulded triform platform base with wonderfully carved scrolled feet with central paterae.

The lid is decorated with an abstract floral medallion and the sides with trailing vines and lotus flowers. Originally used for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box live...

The entirety is enclosed in a border of fretwork, scrolling lotus blossoms, and confronting dragons. The piece is lined.

The composition presents Padmasambhava seated majestically upon a lotus throne, surrounded by smaller sacred figures, flowering vegetation and a stylised mountainous landscape.

Each shaft is decorated with vertical fluting and bordered by lotus leaf collars and palmette ornament above and below.

On the shoulder, an ankh in blue occupies the center, flanked by uas sceptres bound with lotus blossoms and papyrus umbels, their forms drawn with the fluid, curving line that distin...

The cylindrical bases cast with delicate Athenian leaves with acanthus and waterleaf detail with dragooned mushroom top, surmounted by lotus leaf and guilloche pattern. Leaf urn fini...

Surrounding this focal point is an expansive open-field floral layout, where sprays of peonies (the symbol of nobility) and lotuses (the symbol of purity) are scattered with a delibe...

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 overall pattern consists of symmetrical floral sprays, scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized lotus blooms, arranged with a masterful sense of balance and refinement.

The stand is supported by an elegant, openwork column with stylized geometric and foliate motifs, terminating in a heavy, tri-footed lotus base that provides excellent stability. It...

Paired vertical panels of calligraphy are framed by Europeanized lotus, ruyi-cloud, and acanthus-like ornament. Black-and-gold fretwork borders encircle the upper and lower body, cre...

The table stands on four reeded legs with lotus flower-type capitals and turned modified toupie and bun feet.

A Large Chinese Muesum Quality Soapstone Duck Carving, Qing Dynasty Description: holding a lotus flower in her mouth, the interior hollow with detachable 'duckling' cover, with labe...

These imposing pieces are distinguished by their elegant turned shafts—adorned with acanthus leaf motifs and Neoclassical-inspired moldings—and topped with large, lotus-shaped cups m...

The composition is centered upon a fine allover floral design, likely featuring the "Flowers of the Four Seasons" (Peony, Lotus, Chrysanthemum, and Plum Blossom). In Chinese iconogra...

The exterior is richly cast with raised lotus blossoms, scrolling foliate vines, and stylized botanical panels beneath a geometric key-fret border, giving the vessel strong architect...

The exterior is richly cast with raised lotus blossoms, scrolling foliate vines, and stylized botanical panels beneath a geometric key-fret border, giving the vessel strong architect...

Their monumental design combines elegant fluted shafts with exuberant acanthus leaf motifs, lotus flowers, and Baroque-inspired architectural bases, topped by flower-shaped metal cup...

19th Century Bronze Buddha, Burma This Buddha is seated on an hourglass-shaped pedestal, his legs in the lotus posture (padmasana); his hands form the gestures of Calling the Earth ...

Nested within each diamond cell of the luminous, warm coral field are stylized lotus blossoms or kamal and classical shah abbasi palmettes in soft ivory and sage, symbolizing divine ...

They comprise the Precious Parasol, representing spiritual protection; the Golden Fish, symbolising liberation and freedom; the Treasure Vase, representing abundance and the inexhaus...