Carved Wooden Seated Buddha l60 for example the elegant 'horse

for example the elegant 'horse hoof' feet and S-shape supporting braces (known in Chinese as 'bawangcheng') but the table's timeless style makes it the perfect stage for vases

Normally the subjects would be shown seated and wearing official robes to show their status

These beautiful little boxes are made from a wood known as 'huang-huali' - a tropical hardwood that is now quite rare and highly prized by the Chinese

are individually painted

Note that these items are individually cast and so the finish may vary slightly to the example shown here

Carved Wooden Seated Buddha l60 for example the elegant 'horseNewly made by hand but given an aged appearance, these beautifully carved Buddhas are shown seated in the lotus position with hands clasped within their robes. Each one differs slightly in terms of colour and appearance, and their robes are painted in muted greens and reds.