Asian Antiques

Please Note: The pieces shown are only representative
of the general category and may not be available in our shop.
 

Buddha — Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Avaloketesvara Buddha. 21 inches tall. The name Avaloketesvara means someone who helps with all kinds of distress and dangers. The literal meaning of Avaloketesvara is ‘the lord who looks down’, the implication being that he looks down with compassion. He is often depicted with many arms and faces. These depict his ability to see the suffering of all beings and his readiness to help all those who invoke him.

  

Asian Vase — Fine Chinese Porcelain Vase, Hand Painted and Signed. Note exquisite colors and fine details of Emperor and his Attendants. China, Qing Dynasty, Circa: 1910

  

Asian Emperor Chairs — Pair of Antique Hand Carved Chinese Emperor Chairs. Made of Elm Wood. From the Shandong Province, Circa: 1790-1825. Chairs have carved symbolism considered a holy symbol in Buddhism meaning ‘good fortune.’

  

 

The Antique Shop of Highland Park
2699 Waukegan Avenue
Downtown Highwood
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 681-1385
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