A Chamberlain Worcester Figure of one of the Rainer Brother Tyrolese Singers, Circa 1828

A Chamberlain Worcester Figure of one of the Rainer Brother Tyrolese Singers, Circa 1828   « Less

A Chinese Famille Rose Figure of Guan Yin, Circa 1820 Height: 6 inches Reference; (http://www.lava.net/tribalartifacts/qunynex.htm) QUAN YIN: THE GODDESS OF  More »

A Chinese Famille Rose Figure of Guan Yin, Circa 1820 Height: 6 inches Reference; (http://www.lava.net/tribalartifacts/qunynex.htm) QUAN YIN: THE GODDESS OF COMPASSION AND MERCY adapted from an essay by Bethleen Cole Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan''Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara. In many images She is depicted carrying the pearls of illumination. Often Quan Yin is shown pouring a stream of healing water, the "Water of Life," from a small vase. With this water devotees and all living things are blessed with physical and spiritual peace. She holds a sheaf of ripe rice or a bowl of rice seed as a metaphor for fertility and sustenance. The dragon, an ancient symbol for high spirituality, wisdom, strength, and divine powers of transformation, is a common motif found in combination with the Goddess of Mercy. Sometimes Kuan Yin is represented as a many armed figure, with each hand either containing a different cosmic symbol or expressing a specific ritual position, or mudra. This characterizes the Goddess as the source and sustenance of all things. Her cupped hands often form the Yoni Mudra, symbolizing the womb as the door for entry to this world through the universal female principle. Quan Yin, as a true Enlightened One, or Bodhisattva, vowed to remain in the earthly realms and not enter the heavenly worlds until all other living things have completed their own enlightenment and thus become liberated from the pain-filled cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. There are numerous legends that recount the miracles which Quan Yin performs to help those who call on Her. Like Artemis, She is a virgin Goddess who protects women, offers them a religious life as an alternative to marriage, and grants children to those who desire them. ; The Goddess of Mercy is unique among the heavenly hierarchy in that She is so utterly free from pride or vengefulness that She remains reluctant to punish even those to whom a severe lesson might be appropriate. Individuals who could be sentenced to dreadful penance in other systems can attain rebirth and renewal by simply calling upon Her graces with utter and absolute sincerity. It is said that, even for one kneeling beneath the executioner''s sword already raised to strike, a single heartfelt cry to Bodhisattva Quan Yin will cause the blade to fall shattered to the ground. The many stories and anecdotes featuring this Goddess serve to convey the idea of an enlightened being who embodies the attributes of an all pervasive, all consuming, unwavering loving compassion and who is accessible to everyone. Quan Yin counsels us by Her actions to cultivate within ourselves those particular refined qualities that all beings are said to naturally possess in some vestigial form. Contemplating the Goddess of Mercy involves little dogma or ritual. The simplicity of this gentle being and Her standards tends to lead Her devotees towards becoming more compassionate and loving themselves. A deep sense of service to all fellow beings naturally follows any devotion to the Goddess.   « Less

A Chinese Famille Rose Figure of Guan Yin, Circa 1820 Reference; (http://www.lava.net/tribalartifacts/qunynex.htm) QUAN YIN: THE GODDESS OF COMPASSION AND MERCY  More »

A Chinese Famille Rose Figure of Guan Yin, Circa 1820 Reference; (http://www.lava.net/tribalartifacts/qunynex.htm) QUAN YIN: THE GODDESS OF COMPASSION AND MERCY adapted from an essay by Bethleen Cole Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan''Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara. In many images She is depicted carrying the pearls of illumination. Often Quan Yin is shown pouring a stream of healing water, the "Water of Life," from a small vase. With this water devotees and all living things are blessed with physical and spiritual peace. She holds a sheaf of ripe rice or a bowl of rice seed as a metaphor for fertility and sustenance. The dragon, an ancient symbol for high spirituality, wisdom, strength, and divine powers of transformation, is a common motif found in combination with the Goddess of Mercy. Sometimes Kuan Yin is represented as a many armed figure, with each hand either containing a different cosmic symbol or expressing a specific ritual position, or mudra. This characterizes the Goddess as the source and sustenance of all things. Her cupped hands often form the Yoni Mudra, symbolizing the womb as the door for entry to this world through the universal female principle. Quan Yin, as a true Enlightened One, or Bodhisattva, vowed to remain in the earthly realms and not enter the heavenly worlds until all other living things have completed their own enlightenment and thus become liberated from the pain-filled cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. There are numerous legends that recount the miracles which Quan Yin performs to help those who call on Her. Like Artemis, She is a virgin Goddess who protects women, offers them a religious life as an alternative to marriage, and grants children to those who desire them. ; The Goddess of Mercy is unique among the heavenly hierarchy in that She is so utterly free from pride or vengefulness that She remains reluctant to punish even those to whom a severe lesson might be appropriate. Individuals who could be sentenced to dreadful penance in other systems can attain rebirth and renewal by simply calling upon Her graces with utter and absolute sincerity. It is said that, even for one kneeling beneath the executioner''s sword already raised to strike, a single heartfelt cry to Bodhisattva Quan Yin will cause the blade to fall shattered to the ground. The many stories and anecdotes featuring this Goddess serve to convey the idea of an enlightened being who embodies the attributes of an all pervasive, all consuming, unwavering loving compassion and who is accessible to everyone. Quan Yin counsels us by Her actions to cultivate within ourselves those particular refined qualities that all beings are said to naturally possess in some vestigial form. Contemplating the Goddess of Mercy involves little dogma or ritual. The simplicity of this gentle being and Her standards tends to lead Her devotees towards becoming more compassionate and loving themselves. A deep sense of service to all fellow beings naturally follows any devotion to the Goddess.   « Less

An English Miniature Pottery Parrot, Circa 1835 The bird sits on a tree stump, its right claw held tight with a nut within. ;The parrot is coloured orange with blue and  More »

An English Miniature Pottery Parrot, Circa 1835 The bird sits on a tree stump, its right claw held tight with a nut within. ;The parrot is coloured orange with blue and green feathers and puce tail feathers. Height: 4 1/4 inches   « Less

A Prattware Horse & Rider, Circa 1800 Height: 8 1/2 inches x 7 1/2 inches length

A Prattware Horse & Rider, Circa 1800 Height: 8 1/2 inches x 7 1/2 inches length   « Less

A Prattware Racehorse, St. Anthony. Circa 1790 Height: 6 1/4 inches x 6 inches

A Prattware Racehorse, St. Anthony. Circa 1790 Height: 6 1/4 inches x 6 inches   « Less

A Pair of Prattware Cow & Figure Groups, Circa ;1800 Height: 5 3/4 inches x 6 inches length

A Pair of Prattware Cow & Figure Groups, Circa ;1800 Height: 5 3/4 inches x 6 inches length   « Less

A Fine Large Creil & Montereau Faux Bois Jardiniere, Barluct et Cie Period, Circa 1876-1884 The large jardiniere is in the form of a wood bucket with dard wood  More »

A Fine Large Creil & Montereau Faux Bois Jardiniere, Barluct et Cie Period, Circa 1876-1884 The large jardiniere is in the form of a wood bucket with dard wood bands encircling the jardiniere which has been decorated to look like wood panels. Dimensions: 7 3/4 inches x 8 1/4 inch diameter. Mark: Printed in green B a C .e/Depose within urn. with the word Creil et Montereau across the stem of the urn.. ;B & C ie below and modèle déposé ;(registered design)in caps below.   « Less

A Copeland Pottery Figure of King Charles Spaniel, Circa 1875 The large, rare model depicts a King Charles spaniel naturalistically modeled lying on a brown glazed rocky  More »

A Copeland Pottery Figure of King Charles Spaniel, Circa 1875 The large, rare model depicts a King Charles spaniel naturalistically modeled lying on a brown glazed rocky base. ;The figure is finely detailed with the spaniel''s head is turned to his right side. Dimensions: Length: 13 inches x 7 1/4 inches x 7 3/4 inch depth Condition: Excellent. Mark: Impressed COPYRIGHT/RESERVED/COPELAND and a x form cross and a blue painted v and impressed ; ; ;8/75   « Less

An English Pottery Figure of Spaniels, One Sitting upon a Barrel ;Circa 1860. The oval model depicts two spaniels coloured russet and white, one of which sits chained  More »

An English Pottery Figure of Spaniels, One Sitting upon a Barrel ;Circa 1860. The oval model depicts two spaniels coloured russet and white, one of which sits chained upon a large barrel resting on a raised grassy mound. Height: 8 1/2 inches x Depth: 2 1/2 inches x Length: 6 inches Mark: an iron-red D.   « Less