Antique TAOist Deities Mountain Chinese ART Shrine Start Price USD 55,000.00 Current Price USD 55,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Monday, November 10, 2008 Location honolulu, HI See more about 'Antique TAOist Deities Mountain Chinese ART Shrine ' Description  TAOIST MOUNTAIN TREASURE An extraordinary, intricately carved, Temple component from Fukien Province of central coastal China. Measuring over 6 feet tall and over 5 feet wide, this important traditional Taoist wood sculpture consists of 27 carved statuettes, ranging in size from 2 inches to over 10 inches in height. There is a polychrome background of caves and crags upon which sit the various gold-lacquered Celestial Deities and Great Masters to the Taoist tradition.Such "Mountains" were at one time found in most Taoist temples and Monasteries in the Fukien area and served as centers of reverence for practitioners. Very few survived the Cultural Revolution and the rampaging Red Guards. And, of the precious few that were hidden and protected from destruction, most have now been dismantled and the individual images sold to foreign collectors and decorators. Here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a complete, authentic artifact from an ancient tradition. This powerful talisman creation can absorb a lifetime of scrutiny and contemplation and never seem boring or commonplace. The peerless craftsmanship of the carver is evident in the fine detail in every part of this creation, from the background and support, to the individual and unique expressions on the face of each figure. Many figures are enhanced with real human hair on the heads and faces.6' H X 5'6" W X 2'5" D A true Museum Quality piece of art!Please note: The only form of payment accepted for this sale is a bank wire transfer.if any other payment method is used, the buyer is expected to pay for those fees. The packing, handling and shipping rate might actually be more once the items are packed and the destination is decided. At that time I will send a bill for the balance before shipping.Please ask any and all questions before bidding, as all sales are final. Failure to ask any and all questions about the item for auction before bidding is the full responsibility of the buyer. In the rare instance of an acceptable return, there will be a 25% fee.   Place a Bid!