Antique Lao Tzu Taoism Founder 18th C. Sculpture
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1800: Item # 577515
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1800: Item # 577515
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Lockston Timeless Antiques and Art
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668 N. Coast Hwy #280
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 949 246 3952
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668 N. Coast Hwy #280
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 949 246 3952
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Bring Harmony into your life with this rare crafted 18th Century Chinese polychrome carved wood prayer sculpture of Lao Tzu the famous founder of Taoism. Tao (pronounced Dao) "the Way" can be described as the force that flows through everything. Taoism includes strong themes of harmony with nature. Note the cut out square compartment in the back to place the written prayers. It shows considerable signs of genuine use on an altar for many years, including burns to the bottom of the figure from the altar flames and incense burnings and there is quite a bit of worm damage to the bottom of the figure. The wood seems stable though and not in danger of getting worse. - see photos. Circa 1750. h. 12 1/2" w. 7" d. 4".
Bring Harmony into your life with this rare crafted 18th Century Chinese polychrome carved wood prayer sculpture of Lao Tzu the famous founder of Taoism. Tao (pronounced Dao) "the Way" can be described as the force that flows through everything. Taoism includes strong themes of harmony with nature. Note the cut out square compartment in the back to place the written prayers. It shows considerable signs of genuine use on an altar for many years, including burns to the bottom of the figure from the altar flames and incense burnings and there is quite a bit of worm damage to the bottom of the figure. The wood seems stable though and not in danger of getting worse. - see photos. Circa 1750. h. 12 1/2" w. 7" d. 4".
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