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Hand-carved marble head of Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. The expression is priceless and the headgear / crown with an engraved Buddha is a real bonus. Acquired from a jeweler in Beverly Hills California who has had it since the 1970s, when he…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-2232
- Provenance/Origin: Hebei China. Early 1900s
- Composition: Marble and rosewood stand
- Dimensions: 8" tall (14.25" on stand) x 5" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 8.25 pounds
- Price: $ 665.00. USD
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Detail: Guan Yu or Guan Gong played a significant role in the civil war that lead to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the Shu Han. Many countries regard him as the God of Wealth or God of Protection but he is mostly known…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-2210
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Rosewood
- Dimensions: 19.75" tall x 7" width at base
- Weight: 7.5 pounds
- Price: $ 450.00 USD
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Detail: Hand crafted by Tibetan craftsmen. Rare and unusual configuration. 27 beads plus a larger rosewood Guru bead. Circa late-1900’s. Perfect condition.
Sorry, this item has sold. - Item Number: O-4991
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa late 1900's
- Composition: Rosewood, Turquoise, Guru bead
- Dimensions: 7" long
- Weight: .1 ounce
- Price: $25.00 USD
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Detail: Very high quality stand or display. Rare wood that I believe is related to the famous Chinese rosewood. Petite silver/nickel alloy inlay on all sides. A perfect display stand for the reclining Kwan-yin (Item S-4713). From our Beijing dealer. Circa mid- to late-1900’s.
- Item Number: F-6052
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Jichi wood and metal
- Dimensions: 4.25" tall x 11.5" long x 6.75" deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $90.00 USD
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Detail: This is an incredible piece of craftsmanship. From a wealthy home in Shanghai. Our agent said that the item had been in the family for over two generations. Two pieces in a vintage older rosewood. Notice the curved areas on the esotericstuff.com section…
Continue reading → - Item Number: F-9064
- Provenance/Origin: Shanghai home. Circa early 1900's
- Composition: Wood and marble sheet
- Dimensions: 19.25" tall x 13" wide x 6" deep
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $325.00 USD
