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According to Chinese tradition, green jade represents the five human virtues of courage, modesty, justice, compassion, wisdom . . . with strong spiritual vibes connected to the heart chakra.
And mix that with some handcrafted bronze work and you have an outstanding piece of art from…
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- Item Number: V-9817
- Provenance/Origin: Nanyang China. Dushan mines. Early 1900s
- Composition: Jadestone, bronze
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 5.5" in diameter
- Weight: 2.75 pounds
- Price: $ 385.00 USD
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Handcrafted by skilled and traditional artisans in a village (on the Bai River) outside Nanyang, southwestern Henan Sheng province.
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva began His / Her Bodhisattva career by helping sentient beings (those ascribing to matter, sensation, perception, mental formations and consciousness) and vowing: “Should He ever…
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- Item Number: S-3462
- Provenance/Origin: Bai River, Nanyang China, Age unknown.
- Composition: Boxwood
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 4.5" at widest point
- Weight: 0.85 pound
- Price: $ 295.00 USD
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This burner appears to be very old, judging by the nature of the cracks, depth of color, and residue at the bottom of the inside.
Acquired from a wealthy family’s estate in Nanyang in Henan Province. Wonderful ambiance. Stand not included
- Item Number: C-3302
- Provenance/Origin: China. Most likely late-1800s or early-1900s
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 3" tall x 5.25" diameter
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
