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Technique: Lacquered
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan.
The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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 one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship.
The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level.
The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed.
The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders.
The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance.
The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Modern Flock of Birds Sculpture Solid Brass Figurines on Walnut Rectangle Block
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern flock of birds sculpture solid brass figurines on rectangle solid walnut block.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a 19th-century Chinese cabinet or canopy bed. Set within a mica-encrusted rectangu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Kneeling Monks, Burma, Mid-18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large kneeling monks in the position of prayer/meditation.
Red and black lacquered Burmese teak wood with remnants of gold leaf. Untouched ...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a 19th-century Chinese cabinet or canopy bed. Set within a mica-encrusted square f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand.
The charming figure depicts the Buddha in dhyanasana, the gesture of meditation. The Buddha sits serenely in half lotus position, his hands resting comfortably upon his lap, one on top of the other.
The Buddha is dressed in elaborate robes, cast with floral and foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy cape...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Unique item made from a tree trunk.
Hotei (birth year unknown), a legenda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Meiji period charger with cockerel beautifully realised in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high relief against the black lacquered ground. P...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Shell
Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate gilded finish (covered in gold leaf), however much of this has wor...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha Marvijaya, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Thai lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, portrayed in Maravijaya, Rattanakosin Period, early to mid 19th century, Thailand.
The B...
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate lacquer finish, however much of this has worn away over the decade...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and once occupied a temple shrine in Northern Thailand. It has been lacquered in black and red and then gilded (covered with gold leaf). There ...
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Early 20th Century Thai Other Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse.
The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha.
The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Mandalay Style Gilt Lacquered Buddha & Red Lacquer Covered Baluster Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Burmese Mandalay style gilt lacquered wood standing figure of Buddha and together with an unusual Burmese red lacquer covered baluster offering vas...
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20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Chinese Qing 19th Century Carved Temple Signboard with Red Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Created during the Qing Dynasty, this large horizontal sign comes from a Chinese temple and features both carved and painted Chinese characters. Presenting a black ground, the sign showcases large carved Chinese characters with red painting, flanked with columns of smaller carved characters. Used to indicate the nearby presence of a temple, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese carved temple signboard...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
The first we have seen
A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Korean Carved and Giltwood Buddha, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and well carved Korean lacquered and gilt wood figure of Amitabha Buddha (Amita Bul), Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century, Korea.
The Budd...
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Early 19th Century Korean Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large, tall Thai standing carved teak wood Buddha, lacquered and gilt, with hand raised in abhaya mudra, far Northern Thailand or possibly Laos, early 20th century.
Near life-siz...
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Early 20th Century Thai Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China
The figure well cast in two ...
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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Thai Hand Carved Lacquered Wood Sculpture of a Seated Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai hand carved lacquered wood sculpture from the 18th century depicting a seated monk. Created in Thailand during the 18th century, this carved st...
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18th Century Thai Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai 20th Century Kneeling Ceremonial Temple Monk Lacquered and Gilt Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai kneeling ceremonial monk sculpture from the 20th century with hand painted gilt and lacquer over stone. This 20th-century Thai kneeling ceremonial...
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Early 20th Century Thai Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Thai Temple Ceremonial Black Lacquered and Gilt Kneeling Monk Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai kneeling ceremonial monk sculpture from circa 1920 with hand painted gilt and lacquer over stone. This remarkable Thai ceremonial kneeling monk sc...
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1920s Thai Vintage Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
18th Century Thailand Siam Rattanakosin Bronze Lacquered and Gilded Buddha
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare representation of the Buddha of the Wednesday night between midnight and dawn:
He is seated, his right hand palm open on his right knee as a sign of acceptance of the water offe...
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18th Century Thai Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Late Edo Period Seated Imperial Gosho Ningyo Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare late Edo period large Imperial Gosho Ningyo doll. The piece depicts a cute chubby child with very white skin, small limbs and big head with ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Lacquered Rosewood Wall Plaque from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese wall plaque hand-carved in lacquered rosewood. This rectangular wall plaque was made from rosewood, a red wood greatly...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and refined Burmese crowned and adorned seated bronze Buddha, Kingdom of Arakan, Mrauk-U period, 17th century.
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. He is festooned with jewelry – armlets, bracelets, anklets, a double necklace, a jeweled belt, and large earrings. His hair done up in a high chignon, covering the ushnisha, and topped by a stupa shaped finial.
The Buddha wears a large five pointed crown tied with ribbons that flare dramatically behind either ear, and a thin scarf...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.
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1890s Japanese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the Earth to witness, commemorating the moment the Buddha reached enlightenment.
The Buddha is dressed in patchwork...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual 18th century Burmese Arakan style red lacquered and richly gilt cast bronze figure of the Crowned Medicine Buddha, commonly referred to as Bhaishajyaguru.
The Supreme Healer is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position) upon a throne of nine elephants, symbolizing the practice of samatha, or calming the mind (mindfulness) - specifically the nine stages of calm abiding. The hand in his lap holds a jar of healing salve. His other hand rests gently on his knee in varada mudra, the gesture of wish fulfilling, offering a myrobalan seed, a fruit said to be capable of healing emotional ills.
The Healing Buddha...
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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three rare, antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha.
Carved from a single block of wood, lacquered and gilt, the immensely s...
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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand.
He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm.
The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips.
The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion.
He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder.
He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha.
The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past.
An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years.
Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings.
The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkabl...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
BURMESE STANDING FIGURE - Bronze/Gilt JEWELLED Inlaid Base
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A two-part tall standing cast bronze Buddha figure with jewelled, gilt-inlaid base. Original red lacquer painting in this figure and fully robed design shows throughout this figure. Gorgeous intact expression in the face and body of this female Buddhist figure with every part of her body in wonderful condition. Gilt and jewelled inlays throughout the base make this an exceptional piece in any Central Asian art collection. Circa 1900, BURMESE ART...
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Tibetan Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Giltwood Buddhist Apostles
Located in Chicago, IL
According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. Depictions of these apostles are often found along side Buddha statues on templ...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Teak
China 18th Century Chinese Decoration Element in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Interesting element probably coming from a lacquered and gilded wood furniture or panel representing a tripod - shaped vase with curved legs with...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments.
Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu...
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Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large carved, lacquered and gilt Ava style marble head of the Buddha, Burma (now Myanmar), 17th century.
Originally part of what must have been a monumental Buddha...
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Mid-17th Century Burmese Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Chinese Cast Bronze Censer of Shoulao Seated on a Deer, Mid Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and elegant Chinese bronze incense burner cast as of Shoulao, the God of Longevity, portrayed seated on a deer. The Taoist dei...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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