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Antique Museum Quality Handcrafted Marble Guanyin.  Kwan-yin. Hardwood Stand.  China

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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

Rosewood General Guan Gong / Guan Yu Warrior Statue, China

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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

Rosewood / Turquoise Wrist Mala / Bracelet / Jewelry, Tibet

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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.

Carved Jichi Wood Stand with Inlay, China

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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.

Rare Marble Sheet Inlay in Rosewood Stand, China

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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
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