Large Chinese Carved Serpentine Stone Pagoda

Monumental Chinese carved jadeite horses on the original wood base.

19th century ceremonial gong with exquisite carvings of dragons, mythological figures, foliate and floral motifs and seated figure at center.

Monumental, vintage sculpture in carved rosewood of Quan Yin (Guanyin) measuring 50.5 by by 22 by 14 inches, depicting the Buddhist goddess of mercy and compassion, draped with a fie...

Antique carved wooden head of Buddha, 21 inches tall. With later cylindrical metal pedestal, 10 inches tall and 10 inches across.

Pair of antique (early 20th century) circular wall plaques with hand-painted wooden frames and featuring mother of pearl inlaid figures of female figures dress in colorful robes.

Very Large and Finley carved Chinese Daoist God of Longevity Wooden Statue Depicting Shou Lao (Shou Xing) measuring 44.5 in (113 cm) tall.

Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century. A masterfully carved Chinese serpentine pagoda censer. The base of the...

A Chinese carved malachite "pagoda" mountain scene 19th/20th century Late Qing dynasty wood stand Measures: Width 15.2 cm, 6 in. height with sta...

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 seen in the west. Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold the Buddha’s relics and textual paper sutras. This tiered tower composition became popular all over Asia and its architectural form differed from region to region. In China, its origins date to Buddhist missionaries who traveled the Silk Road. Early examples were built in temples but by the 13th century they were found outside the temple complex. Oldest examples had simple round or square bases and then later octagonal or more stylistic forms like the “censer” type of base on this pagoda. The 18 Arhats (lohans) portray Buddha’s messengers and each Lohan cylindrical tier is unique. This tour de force could serve as the centerpiece in the finest indoor space, or private or public Chinese or Asian inspired garden or Buddhist art collection. Photographs taken in natural light. Provenance: Private New England Collection acquired in 2005 in China from private collection Cheng Du, Sichuan Province. About Pagodas: Chinese pagoda towers...

Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...