Massive Chinese late Qing dynasty finely carved root wood figural group mounted on a tripod root wood stand featuring the immortal Li Tieguai (“Iron Crutch Li”) in a dancing pose at the center flanked by two immortals. Li Tieguai holds an unidentified object in one hand while the attendants each hold a peach. Arms, legs, some heads, and the figures themselves can all be removed from the stand to facilitate shipping. Circa 1900. 52” high. Good overall condition...

Natural Chinese burl hardwood scroll pot with natural interesting form. Heavy, with original finish. 20th Century Size: 18" L x 16" D x 20" H

Large wooden sculpture of an Arhat, a disciple of Buddha. An impressive and well carved piece with a very nice expression and with the original polychrome. H. 68 cm. Condition: age cracks, wear to the painting, some damage to the fingers, the right shoe has been replaced. Chinese work, 19th century.

The Guanyin seated on a lotus throne, accompanied by two attendants. At the back of the figure there is an opening where offerings or religious texts were kept. This piece is 35 cm tall and dates from the 18th century. Condition: paint loss, worm holes (treated), age wear, an ornament missing at the top of the back plate. From a Dutch private collection.

Large and well hand carved Chinese wooden statue of Confucius from the Qing Period, around 1850.

It is made of one piece of wood and has a fine red laquer and rests of gilt color. Very nice display item!

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.

The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity...

DESCRIPTION: A significant Chinese sculpture featuring a Scholar with his boy attendant, carved from a large slab of burl hardwood. The undulations and knobs of the slightly curving burl slab have been beautifully incorporated into the carving, forming the scholar’s garment and top of his curled hat. The bearded scholar looks slightly upward with a pleasing expression and holds a scroll in his hands. At his side is his young attendant gazing upward with a charming smile...

A very nicely carved polychrome wooden FOO DOG-LION, Qing Dynasty, China. mounted. Size: W.18.5" x D. 9.75" X H. 8" without stand, with stand: H. 14.5"

A well preserved Pair of mounted QING DYNASTY Painted and Gilt Wooden Temple Figures or High Priests. 19th Century, China. Good condition. Size: H. 18.5" (47 cm.). Price is for the pair.

Take a look at this pair of magnificent Chinese antique wood carved Foo Dog (lion) statues. They are made of camphor wood and show very detailed hand carving works.

According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland China firstly as tributes to the Emperors. They are symbols of justice in bureaucratic officialdom and loyal guards in front of Emperors or Princes' palaces. They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay in front of the temples...

DESCRIPTION: A large, museum quality, carved and lacquered Chinese sculpture of the Taoism deity Hsuan Tien Shang-ti, dating from the Ming Dynasty, c. 1500's. The Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heavens, Hsuan Tien Shang-ti is known by numerous titles within China; he is best known to foreigners and laymen as the Northern Emperor, Pei Ti (Cantonese Pak Tai) or Chen Wu...

An official figure most likely as Guamdi was carved in sitting posture. Nice features depicted and well rendered robe in flouring form. A master piece in serene mood.
Height: 22cm.

Chinese Song Dynasty Guanyin Wood Sculpture. 41.5 inches, 105 cm.

Depicting saints or deities. H. 20 cm. Expected age wear, one figure is lacking its hands. Mounted on custom made stands. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

A rare wooden Buddha in a seated position on a lotus pedestal. The face is serenely contemplative and the robe is carved to show the gathered folds. Wooden Buddhas from this period are very difficult to find. This Buddha has a natural, calming presence.

Period: Yuan/Ming or earlier

Size: Height = 31 cm., Width at base = 18 cm.

Condition: The wood has shrinkage and cracks from age. The right ear and fingers of the left hand are missing...

It is hard to find real antique wooden Buddha Figures, and we are happy to offer you one rare piece of chinese art.

This is a highlight of our exhibition.

This large Buddha is approx. 250 years old and is carved of one piece of old DARK wood. It came from a well known antique dealer in Bejing, China...

A fascinating large wooden plaque known as qian. The qian is often seen in Daoist temples in the form of a collection of bamboo sticks placed in a bamboo cup and devotees will shake the cup to receive their fortune or oracle from the gods. The front of the panel contains an inscription stating this qian is of the formal troop of an army emanating their highest powers (or divine powers). the back of the piece also has an inscription which most of it is lost...

Right side of a carved wooden architectural panels that were once used in a temple. The panels are carved with a pair of smiling figures set near a tree. The panel may have been placed under the corner eaves of the roof above the pillars. Elaborate carvings became popular during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) various motifs and designs were created often seen in Taoist and Confucian temple architecture. These motifs is thought to represent the central philosophy of the religion...

Wonderful early sculpture, depicting a Chinese saint or deity. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). H. 35 cm. Condition: expected age wear.