A LARGE AND RARE 'FAHUA' GUANYIN 'SHRINE'

Of architectural pavilion form, the hexagonal pedestal base rising to the central open galleried section, each with cylindrical columns supportng the arched roof and with ornate pierced balustrades, t

Large rare Japanese lacquer wood Zushi Shrine with Buddha. the box is 42" H x 21"W x 19" D. inside with a gilt lacquer Buddha figure 11" H sitting on three layer lotus base.

chinese large lacquered, gilted, wood carved guanyin shrine, qing dynasty. Height: 23". shows age, expected wear and losses.

A rare large carved wooden shrine sculpture painted with black and white kaolin clay pigment and featuring a tall ancestor wearing a conical hat and holding two smaller figures and riding on a abstrac

A RARE LARGE 16TH/17TH CENTURY CHINESE FAHUA POTTERY FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL Ming/Qing, modelled with clasped hands upon a rectangular base. 35 cm x 15 cm.

Rare Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Carved Guanyin Statue with several flying Buddhas on the top on a lotus seat , Tang Dynasty ( AD 618—907 ), height: 98 CM , width : 60 CM , in fine condition

A very rare and important large scale shrine sculpture of a Mother and her children, shown seated with infant feeding on her lap as well as two other figures on either side of the mother figure. The s

A very large and rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ance

A large Chinese, rare wooden and lacquered standing figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, executed in Southern Song to early Yuan Dynasty ,stylistic elements such as the high double looped headdre

A charming carved wooden seated male effigy with large eyes, hands held in front of the bent knees and a heavy kaolin clay surface which appears to have a sacrificial patina, perhaps serving as a shri

Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object, Nigeria, bronze shrine vessel on four legs, cast with raised rope and spiral decoration, 10"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gou

A very rare pair of Teke shrine figures, each carved from a single piece of wood and showing plenty of handling and wear. This is a large old and rare set. Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex.

A rare late 19th century Shrine Door from the Tana Torajah peoples of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.Traditionally such doors were once used to protect large shrines or even tombs that were carved into th

A carved wooden shrine idol with energetic facial expression and suggested sense of movement with the bent legs and arching back posture. The figure has large coffee bean style eyes as well as incised

This is a most unusual find, a carved wooden effigy with a Monkey skull embedded into the head and large round ears to aid in hearing while hunting. The effigy was part of a Hunters shrine and sacrifi

This is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized faces and form, exaggerated facial features, large foreh

Chinese Gilt Bronze Pagoda Form Shrine. Very finely cast with fine details all throughout. Realistically modeled with Buddha's within the large structure. 16 1/2" x 9" x 17"

This is a rare authentic old and field used female spirit or ancestor sculpture with highly stylized form and shown holding a large snake above her head. Carved wood , incised coiffure, areas of sacri

This is a very rare Yuan dynasty dragon Guen with Fahua decoration. Fahua is a unique design using clay to make the outline and then filled with different colors. This large Guan was made for the Yuan

A rare find! This is a nice ornate Gothic reliquary shrine as shown. It contains the large tubular relic of St. Veronica. The reliquary stands 14 1/2" tall to the top. The base is 11"; wide x 7 1/2" d

Large antique Japanese Butsudan shrine with various objects to interior. Objects feature 3 rare scrolls mounted to the back of each section as well as including bronze candle sticks, gold flowers with

Large antique Japanese Butsudan shrine with various objects to interior. Objects feature 3 rare scrolls mounted to the back of each section as well as including bronze candle sticks, gold flowers with

Large Hummel, Forest Shrine. Old Name "Doe at Shrine". Hummel measures approx. 9" tall, TMK-2, Hum 183. No cracks, chips or repairs. Crazing present. No box. See our other auction lots for more rare l

This is a rare and very interesting old wooden sculpture from the Akan speaking tribes of Ghana. The exact ethnic group is unknown. The sculpture is quite large and measures 31 inches tall. The featur