A: Carved wooden Buddhist figure Lacquer painted surface with traces of gilt paint. Standing figure with bare feet right arm raised at elbow holding separate lotus flower. Left arm down at side hand making a gesture (thumb and two central fingers…
Model well wood carving built on a burl 12 3/4" high pole supports a cross arm that has a canopy (with a bird) and a pulley through which runs a rope with a bucket at each end. The opening of the well is square with overlapping studs on top of a…
5 - decorative wood carving pieces painted gold. A-B: Phoenix and Dragon L: 23" H: 15" C - D: Bats around a "Lu" (riches) symbol Dia: 12" E: Larger circular wave frame for one of the Bat pieces. Dia: 20.25"
Black lacquer over burlap on wood gold lacquer interior. Gilded metal fitting done in a fine line engraving of hollyhock vines and lotus. Latch and two knobs to support the latch. Lacquer lifting around the foot of the case and minor wear to the…