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Chinese Mandarin and Concubine ceramic seated figures, Ching dynasty - possibly Pu Yi period, 1908-1911, wonderful glazed pair totally in keeping with last period of traditional Chinese ceramic art.

Chinese Mandarin and Concubine

Height 12in (30cm) by Width 7in (17.5cm)
$800 the pair

Reserve or order items 2000

Chinese mutton fat jade carved dragon and dog, with flat carving of oblong box on lotus flower emerging from tail continuing under the base as an integral part of design. The whole worked from one piece of jade, Ming dynasty.

Height 5.5in (14cm) by Width 3in (7cm)

$800 the pair

Quote Reference Number: 2001 (dragon) & 2034 (dog)

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Chinese Laughing Buddha is the Buddha of the future, Lord Maitreya.

Huge laughing Buddha head, Burma-Chinese border area carved from solid timber, gold painted, weighing 30 kilos (66 pounds). An attractive feature centre piece of any interior designed room.

The Chinese Laughing Buddha is the Buddha of the future, Lord Maitreya.   Traditionally he is worshipped by people who are in need of money.  He is said to have infinite compassion especially towards children.  His name means The Merciful and Maitreya also can mean gentleness or kindness.  To many, he is the symbol of infinite joy.

 The Embodied Image:
Chinese Calligraphy
by Wen Fong, Qianshen Bai
Hardcover (1999)

chinese buddha Lord Matreya

Buddha of the Future:
An Early Maitreya from the Thailand
by Nandana Chutiwongs, Patry Denise Leidy
Paperback (1994)

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The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs
by Robert Beer
Hardcover (1999)

The Arts of China
by Michael Sullivan
Paperback (1984)

Various huge wall pieces and stand alone statues available from various periods, enquires welcome as to availability and price.
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