Chinese Shrine

a very rare example of an ancestral shrine which once contained name plaques of a family clan in Northern China, Shanxi province.

This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th Century China.

a beautiful ancestral shrine. It used to hold small name plaques of the ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

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

A finely detailed ancestral shrine that once held small name plaques of past ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

A wonderful ancestral Shrine from Shaanxi Province, Northern China. Small tablets with names of past ancestors would have been placed inside.

An antique lacquered taoist ancestral shrine from Northern China. Used to contain family or clan names of ancestors.

very rare, finely detailed ancestral shrine that once held small name plaques of past ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

A finely detailed ancestral shrine that once held small name plaques of past ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

a beautiful ancestral shrine. It used to hold small name plaques of the ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

a beautiful ancestral shrine. It used to hold small name plaques of the ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

This Chinese shrine is from Hebei, China late 1700s and is made from elmwood and black lacquer.

This slotted display shelf features narrow alcoves for holding ancestral figurines. It was probably part of a much more elaborate display built in tiers. The centerpiece of the displ...

From the outside, this low Chinese cedar cabinet is unassuming. However, opening the two lacquered doors reveals a shrine designed to house altar spirits and incense.

An antique Chinese household shrine / small cabinet. Classic roof and screen panel doors with hand-carved details.

Scholars in China's Qing dynasty often turned to the natural world as inspiration for their musings.

A magnificent Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) architectural ancestral shrine. 19th century, China, exceptionally executed in traditional ancient Chinese architecture timber-frame temple h...

Made from black and red lacquered Elm Wood, this shrine is multifunctional as both a display and storage cabinet.

A favorite in the gallery, the shrine lends its beauty and serenity to its surroundings wherever its placed.

Impressive black lacquer cabinet made with antique parcel-gilt panels mounted onto the two front doors. Intricately carved shrine panels decorated with red lacquer and gilt. The cabi...

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine This hand carved and crafted Antique Chinese Hand Painted Elm Ancestral Shrine is used to place fruits and flowers offerings, usua...

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.

19th Century Shrine Joss House. Ancestral Altar Shrine. Shanxi China, CA1850

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Ancestor worship is an aspect of the traditional Chinese religion which revolves around the ritual celebration of deified ancestors.

A beautiful brass traveling shrine from circa 1850 Tibet. The shrine sits atop a custom steel mount. Pagoda Red Collection # BJBB042B

A collection of traveling shrines from Tibet circa 1850. Each has a brass front and copper back panel. Most also feature a leather cord. Also known as a Gao, these shrines were worn ...

Really wonderful piece. Perhaps part of a family shrine at one time. Beautiful detail, coloring and patina that comes with handling and age. We are listing as 20th century but cou...

A Chinese carved, gilt, lacquered and painted shrine.

The hinged doors of this petite traveling shrine open to reveal the seated Buddha Shakyamuni surrounded by minor Bodhisattvas and reverent monks. Seated upon a lotus base draped with...

Monumental Chinese carved temple shaped altar piece featuring a pagoda top and finished in red lacquer and gilt.

Resembling an ornate table shrine, the box is highly decorated with pierced side panels and an elaborate footed base.

A dazzling display of intricate carvings and gilt lacquer, this fabulous wall mirror was originally an ornate shrine surround used to enclose a religious figure or shrine display. Th...

An early 19th century Chinese elmwood shrine with highly carved floral motifs, with one drawer for storing incense.

The basic set up for traditional ancestor worship was an altar upon which offerings, ancestral tablets, and images of ancestors were placed. Often the altar was supplemented with a s...

This is a beautiful antique Chinese altar with fully carved vertical back. Exquisite carvings demonstrate vases of peonies in full bloom symbolizing great prosperity and good fortune...

This gorgeous Chinese Antique open carved Buddha Shine has over 120 years history and still in it original condition. It has beautiful open carving works of KiLin and floral tree on ...

Antique Chinese Qing dynasty Buddhistic shrine/cabinet, circa 1900.

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Size: 43in H x 38in W x 18 1/2in D two door opening: 20in H x 8 1/2in W four door opening: 20in H x 17in W Origin: Shan Xi, China Circa: 1900 - 1920 Material: Wood Condition: S...

A wonderful work. Likely Chinese. Perhaps part of a family shrine at one point.

Our president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples.

China, an antique hand made,hand carved, and hand lacquered wooden shrine - a beautiful architectural master work from an old New York collection, Qing dynasty , 19th century.

Heavy, ornate and wonderfully carved Taoist temple or ancestral figure. From a large collection of Asian artifacts. Has Chinese customs wax seal on shoulder. We are listing as...

She is commonly known as the Goddess of Mercy in English. The Chinese name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin The one who perceives the Sounds of the World.

An antique Chinese dark brown lacquer altar shrine from the early 20th century, with carved giltwood motifs.

This is a fantastic piece. Likely Chinese. Perhaps part of a family shrine at one time.

China antique monumental Pagoda Shrine with carved Lohans, 115" high, red sandstone, eight sections, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) This stone pagoda is a monumental work of art seldom se...

Dimensions: 31 inches tall and 14 inches wide Fine condition with traces of old temple paint that has been periodically refreshed as was custom for stone carvings coming from some t...

Overall wonderful presentation Keywords: Objet d'art Asian antiques Buddhist temple art statue Buddhism iconography religious relic shrine sculptural object Chinese Chinoiserie Japa...

This is a beautiful, well crafted antique shrine. The walnut is hand-carved with flowers. The piece is in perfect condition. Being only 10" deep the shrine fits well in spaces w...

Carved and Ornately Decorated Carved Shrine with lower Compartment from Shanxi

shaanxi province.A finely detailed ancestral shrine that once held small name plaques of past ancestors of a family clan in Northern China.

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. There is nice combination of through and relief carvings throughout this cabinet,...

18th century Chinese heavily detailed 8-panel Coromandel screen, decorated on either side, with carved open work at top and bottom of each panel, heavily gold-leafed. On the front ar...

An early 20th century carved 2-tier cabinet from Fujian province, China. The carvings on the front are mostly through carvings, which are carved very deep and lively, featuring human...

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's and painted. Naga's are oft...

Antique Asian Wing Dynasty altar piece or shitine. Made of hardwood, probably huanghuali. Decorated with carved symbols of bats.

Size: 96in H x 47in W x 21 3/4in D Door opening: top: 21 1/2in H x 42 1/2in W Lower cabinet: 43 1/2in H x 42 1/2in W Origin: China Circa: 1900 Material: Camphor wood Condition:...