Antique Lotus

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...

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

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...

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 front legs are adorned with lotus flowers.

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.

Surrounded by richly decorated borders, celestial figures, lotus motifs and scrolling ornament, the painting demonstrates the extraordinary patience and technical skill required to c...

The rug features a central open medallion flanked by stylized palmettes, lotus blossoms, rosettes, and branching vines that create an organic flow across the terracotta field.

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 main border alternates between panels of rich navy and ochre and is filled with symbolic and stylized floral motifs, including lotus blossoms, peonies, and Chinese fretwork. Thes...

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.

As a result, the two sit together with no sense of mismatch, as though they had always belonged as a set — almost as if the Buddha were seated upon a lotus pedestal. Viewed from belo...

The field of the rug features a classically-inspired Herati design rendered with breathtaking precision. Stylized palmettes, lotus blossoms, cloud bands, and delicate floral vines me...

The floral elements-stylized palmettes, lotus blossoms, rosettes, and delicate vine scrolls-are arranged in a symmetrical yet organic layout, demonstrating both harmony and vitality.

The figures hold symbolic lotus flowers, a representation of purity and enlightenment, connecting them to the spiritual journey.

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.

The rug is framed by a striking deep navy border filled with winding vines, lotus blossoms, and peonies-symbols of purity, rebirth, and prosperity.

An elegant gilded bronze Buddha sculpture depicted in a meditative pose atop a richly decorated lotus base. The figure displays a serene and contemplative expression, with a classica...

Across the exceptional composition, Shah Abbas palmettes unfurl among lotus blossoms, peonies, scrolling vinery, serrated saz leaves, floral sprays, and delicate arabesques woven wit...

The pierced square bases, lotus-like drip trays and rich blue enamel columns create a highly decorative and unmistakably 19th century appearance.

The inclusion of a wide, sage green ground primary border decorated with a continuous rhythmic sequence of scrolling lotus leaves, elegant blossoms, and detailed multi-layered guard ...

We know this pattern from a Ming period Imperial carpet, which was once in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden Palace of Beijing (see Glanz der Himmelsoehne – Kaiserlische ...

It has hand painted Chinese traditional folks arts of Phoenix, Peony, Lotus pods and Pomegranates, etc all around the vase.

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.

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 bottom of the basin is fully carved with intricate four-leaf lozenges, simulating a Jali window, while the sides are carved in large, undulating lotus flowers. This beautiful p...

Beneath this is another ornamental register incorporating lotus-like flowers and small blue motifs, possibly interpreted as frogs or other natural forms.

Scattered across this field are stylized peonies and lotus blossoms in shades of coral red, ivory, emerald green, soft yellow, and ebony black.

Below it is the ukebana, a lotus-flower motif carved as though its petals are just beginning to open.

Green branches curve behind the figures and extend beneath the bowls, terminating in delicately modeled leaves and pale lotus-like blossoms touched with soft pink and gilt accents.

Most notable is the repeated appearance of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, depicted seated upon a lotus throne surrounded by attendants and celestial beings.

At its heart is a broad, rounded bowl of cloisonné enamel, richly decorated on a brilliant turquoise ground with flowering peony branches, lotus blossoms, stylised birds and delicate...

A 14k gold Egyptian Revival brooch (circa 1900), comprised of a central dyed and carved turquoise scarab cabochon in a frame of outstretched wings with colorful enamel lotus flowers....

It is raised on four stylised lotus carved legs, typical of the William IV Period, that terminate  in brass and brown porcelain cap castors.

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...

An impressive Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain charger from the Wanli period (1573-1619), finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a central scene depicting cranes among ba...

Below each plaque rests an elaborate bronze candle cup modeled as a lotus blossom or classical urn, further reinforcing the botanical character of the design.

The center of the dish is painted with an octagonal ring inside this ring a motif of scattered peonies, chrysanthemums, lotus flowers, and around the rim are stylized peonies.

These pendants, with their flame-like and lotus-derived contours, signify prosperity, spiritual flourishing, and regal aspiration.

The surface is divided into panels filled with lotus, chrysanthemum, plum blossom, and leafy branches, all hand-painted in soft yellow, celadon green, white, and iron tones.

He sits upon a tiered lotus plinth with legs crossed and hands held together in dhyana mudra, a gesture of inner balance and deep reflection.

The Buddha stands serenely upon a stylized lotus pedestal, his calm expression conveying compassion, wisdom, and inner tranquility.

A rare, large and most impressive antique Chinese pottery figure, modeled as a powerful Ming Dynasty style warrior, standing ready holding a spear, this monumental scale statue featu...

Each arm terminates in an exquisite, cast-brass candle bobeche shaped like an opening tulip or lotus bud, designed to cradle traditional taper candles.

The symbol of the lotus when paired with the crane is symbolic of purity, adding to the already present symbolic iconography within the piece.

This eighteenth-century (Qing Dynasty) Chinese watercolour depicts a man and woman with fans in a garden setting, carefully tending to a lotus plant. Well presented in a gilt-effect ...

This roundel features a lotus blossom intertwined with vinery, culminating in a floral centerpiece.

The surrounding border is lightest blue with lotus palmettes and bracketing leaves. He whole design is derived from late 16th century Turkish Ottoman Court rugs, but enlarged to most...

The rug's field features a rare and intricate arrangement of stylized pomegranate trees, lotus blossoms, geometric medallions, and abstract latticework, all woven in a soft, tonal pa...

Surrounding the central scene is a richly carved border of scrolling lotus vines, flowers, and auspicious foliage, providing an elegant decorative frame that complements the dramatic...

Its rounded, weighty band rises to support the bezel like a miniature tower or lotus, evoking sanctuary architecture and floral abundance.

This beautiful carving is reminiscent of Indian Jali screens and features some hallmark motifs of Indian decorative elements: lotus flowers, stylized cypress trees, Mughal style arc...

The elegantly proportioned neck is adorned with openwork-style scrolling floral decoration that complements the body, while the lower section is finished with a finely carved lotus-p...

This large, highly detailed sculpture stands in a graceful pose atop an intricately carved elevated lotus flower base, symbolizing spiritual purity and enlightenment.

The Monk figure is seated crossed legs lotus posture, slightly reclined posture with one hand raised palm down reflects a disciple receiving the Dharma or showing respect to the Budd...

The outermost border stands out with its elaborate angular vine and lotus scrollwork. The curling tendrils, abstract rosettes, and stepped geometric medallions recall traditional Chi...

At the center of each piece a great lotus spreads its orange petals above a dark blue seed pod diapered in gold, sheltered by a willow trailing green and iron-red fronds, with scatte...

Often depicted with four hands, Vishnu holds a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus—symbols of his divine qualities and abilities.

The body decorated with stylized lotuses on a yellow ground and with ruyi-head motifs beneath the gilt bronze rim.