Chinese Taoist

The Greeks considered pearls as a symbol of honesty and integrity. In Chinese Taoist symbolism the dragon is often found protecting the Flaming Pearl which stands for spiritual perf...

Ling Pu (as he is more informally known) is one of the Three Pure Ones, who are the highest powers in the Taoist pantheon and are manifestations of the primordial cosmic energy, Chi ...

To Ta (as he is more informally known) is one of the Three Pure Ones, who are the highest powers in the Taoist pantheon and are manifestations of the primordial cosmic energy, Chi (Qi).

This Chinese hand-carved out of wood statue is of a Taoist deity.

The red on the face in China symbolizes the sacredness of the person, so the sculpture depicts one of the many deities of the Taoist pantheon.

The porcelain like pinks, peaches and pale yellows, fondly known as the ‘tutti frutti’ colours, add a unique colour palette to this suite. In Chinese Taoist mythology, the peach blo...

The two legs have a beautiful frieze depicting two small trees, shaped like spirals also carved under the tabletop. This design shows Taoist influence in China, the spiral recalls th...

Complete Tattoo Series - 1) Plum Blossom; 2) Orchid; 3) Bamboo; 4) Chrysanthemums Date : 2004 - Signed Huang Yan (born 1966 in Jilin province, China) is a multimedia artist...

“Dopamine” floor lamp is inspired by the artistic form of classical Chinese ceremonial objects such as Taoist furniture and diagrams.

Author Jolan Chang (1917-2002), Chinese/Canadian/Swedish sexologist and taoist philosopher.

He is one of the most collectable living artist today in China. The Taoist-inspired tradition of creating a style (and presence) through the use of ink-formations on paper follow...

Dating from circa 1400 during the first decades of the Ming dynasty, this set of imposing limestone doors may have secured the burial site of an ancient nobleman. Marked by awe-inspi...

A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, Southern China.

Very unique and hard-to-find antique Chinese carpet ca. 1900 with unusual striated indigo motif absent of any direct hint of Chinese or Taoist decorative elements other than 'running...

The paste is of the highest quality as are the painting and cobalt. Maiden Magu is the Chinese Taoist Immortal of longevity, prophecy, history, and hemp.

Winter 1874 (written in black ink on the lining) China Qing Dynasty Amazing ceremonial dress for Taoist Dignitary (Fa Yi) dated in black ink on the lining "Winter 1874".

Chinese Export Porcelain Taoist Immortal Figures, Set of Seven, Late 18th-early 19th century The Chinese Export porcelain figures each represent a different Taoist Immortal.

Very beautiful Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood.

China, a hand carved and hand painted wood group of three (3) Taoist Trinity figures: The Three Pure Ones.

This colorful painted scroll is a Taoist ceremonial painting attributed to the Yao or Mien minority culture of southern China, northern Vietnam and other neighboring regions.

A rare & large ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty cast iron Buddha statue, 14th century. The Buddha seated in a meditative dhyanasana pose with downcast eyes and with hands in dhyana mudra...

A large carved wood sculpture of a Taoist guardian figure with inset eyes from the Ming Dynasty. The body has traces of gilt lacquer. The reverse has a space to enclose magic relic...

Dosojin is the Japanese Shinto manifestation of a Chinese Taoist deity charged with guarding the border between this world and hell and is considered to obstruct the passage of evil ...

This 18th-century carved wooden figure likely depicts the Jade Emperor, the supreme monarch of heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and ben...

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.

In the many rituals that govern Chinese society (Taoist, Buddhist or Confucian), the Chinese use resins and fragrant woods in incense to mark a sacred space or time.

The crane (tsuru) has a positive image in many cultures, particularly in China where it is a Taoist symbol of immortality.

These hand-carved wooden fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by red lacquer and gilt pigments, each fragment is carv...

Superb old Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood, representing a Dignitary seated on a throne, armchair.

Japanese legends describe the shadows on the surface of the moon as hares pounding sticky rice cakes while an ancient Chinese-Taoist tale tells of a hare that resides in the moon and...

Stone depiction of more than one or two Jizo Bosatsu figures seated side by side, are rare to find today Bosatsu is the Japanese Shinto manifestation of an originally Chinese Taoi...

They offer a unique insight into the perception of sexuality and relationship dynamics within ancient Chinese society and Taoist philosophy, where sex was sometimes viewed as a means...

This provincial blue and white jar is uniquely embellished with flowers, clouds, a flock of cranes and taoist symbols. Chinese blue and white ceramics are famous worldwide, and it to...

An extremely rare and important Korean Taoist painting of Nambang Yeomje, the Yan Emperor, Emperor of the South, known as in Korea and Nanfang Yandi in China, distemper on cloth, Jos...

Chinese Taoist Iron figure. Ming period. 17th Century on contemporary iron base.

Chinese Taoist tablet used by davisti shaman in ceremonies of prayer.

A handcarved figure of a Taoist saint. His expression is calm and peaceful and he holds in his left hand an alms bowl to receive offerings, and in his right hand he is poised to hold...

The crane holds a special significance in Chinese folklore, with tales of Taoist deities being able to turn themselves into cranes at will.

A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...

Large 19th century Chinese sage made of heavy Porcelain. Man draped in traditional robe holding a large walking stick in one hand and a lotus flower in the other. Features superb col...

A large and vibrantly decorated Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain figure of Guanyin, marked Zeng Longsheng (1901 - 1964), but of later manufacture, circa 1980's, China. The t...

7 Asian Chinese (20th Cent) porcelain figures in blue and white patterns in traditional dress (PRICED EACH).

"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each representing an attrib...

Asian Chinese (Ming Dynasty-Circa 1500) blue & green porcelain Shou Lau seated figure with oversize head (symbolism of longevity & luck) on a base supported with 4 figures.

Gorgeous SanCai glazed terra-cotta wisdom figurine, Crafted in the Tang Dynasty Style. The clay is coated or made into clay sheets, then placed inside the model, and pressed into for...