Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
This is certainly one of Maitland Smith’s most creative and sophisticated mythological and decorative creatures. If the definition of a griffin is true to form, then this piece is the epitome of courage and boldness… with a massive helping of beauty and elegance.
This…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: S-6222
- Provenance/Origin: Philippines. new. Cast within the last 10 years.
- Composition: Brass, penshell, stone base
- Dimensions: 13" tall x 8.5" wide x 5" wide
- Weight: 10.25 pounds
- Price: $ 1,100.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Garuda is a mythological bird of the dharma protector and Astasena in Buddhism. King of birds with an anthropomorphic form. Protector with power to go anywhere at anytime. Sometimes depicted with a snake or demon in their mouths.
Redpoll is commonly associated with this…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: S-7052
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet area. Circa late 1900s
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 12" wide x 4" deep
- Weight: 6 pounds
- Price: $ 325.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Chinese mythology is full of fantastic supernatural and mythical creatures. While Westerners are most familiar with dragons and the phoenix, throughout Asia there are numerous less-known mythological beings.
So to start with, this is not a Kirin, Qilin, Tiam Lu, Pixiu, Zheng, or a number of other hybrid…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: O-0027
- Provenance/Origin: Circa 1940s. Foundry near Xianyang
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 3.25" tall x 4" wide x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 145.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Chi Lin – or the Dragon Horse – is a classic feng shui protection cure and mythological creature. Loyal to its owner and a protector to the owner’s house, the Chi Lin is of a royal status than other guardians.
Xiu Jade – aka Xiuyan…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: S-5092
- Provenance/Origin: Xiuyan City China, Hand carved
- Composition: Natural green Xiu (Xiuyan) jade
- Dimensions: Pair: 7" tall x ~9" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: Pair: 12.75 pounds on stands
- Price: $ 995.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Dravidian architecture is a style of southern India and evolved around the 6th century A.D. Part of that architecture involved the use of Yali mythological creatures seen in many Hindu temples such as: the Yali pillars of the Rameshwara Temple and the Agoreshwara Temple at Ikkeri.…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: S-3214
- Provenance/Origin: India. Karaikudi District. Carved early-1900's
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 10" wide
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $ 525.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Detail: If you possess a Qilin, it is a good omen. Acquired in a rural Chinese village by a San Francisco collector. Circa mid- to late-1900’s. In very good condition. A small amount of oxidation is present that can be removed with a cotton cloth…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: S-2429
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid- to late- 1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 6.5" tall x 10" long
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 190.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Detail: Tested and confirmed to be true nephrite jade. Shaped as a Pixiu which is a mythical creature representing wealth . . . and a voracious appetite for gold and silver. Circa early 1900’s and from a Chinese jade dealer/collector in Maryland.
Sorry, this item… Continue reading →
- Item Number: S-8456
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Nephrite Jade
- Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 3" long
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Price: $85.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Detail: I do not have a lot of details on this chop but it appears to be a silver and nickel composite. I secured this from a Midwest antique dealer. I think it is a Qilin, a mythical Chinese beast. They are known as good omens.…
Continue reading →
- Item Number: O-3026
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1800's
- Composition: Silver and nickel
- Dimensions: 2.75" tall x 3.25" long
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Price: $75.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Detail: This small statue has the body of a horse but the head, I’m not sure of. It was acquired from an antique shop outside Chengdu. I believe it is from the late-1800’s. In good condition.
- Item Number: S-9366
- Provenance/Origin: China. Perhaps late 1800's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 1.5" wide
- Weight: 3.5 ounces
- Price: $35.00 USD
Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures
Detail: This Pixiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature that – according to stories – is able to draw wealth (especially gold and silver) to its owners. Acquired from one of our agents in Beijing. Circa mid-1900’s. Pristine condition.
- Item Number: S-3522
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 6.75" tall x 12" long
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $225.00 USD
