A few examples of appraisal values for
GOD OF WISDOM

• Chinese carved wood figure,
  Chinese carved wood figure, Manjusri , bodhisatra of wisdom, black and gilt lacquered surface, hair with blue pigment, the deity seated in royal repose on a recumbent Buddhist lion, 19th or 20th century, 40 in. Right forearm pegged to arm as made off but present, right hand with loss to one finger, chips and repairs to other fingers, other surface losses, wear, chips.
• JAPANESE AIZEN-MYOO BRONZE Middle
  JAPANESE AIZEN-MYOO BRONZE Middle Edo Period, 18th century or earlier patinated bronze figure of Wisdom King, who symbolizes how lust and desire can be converted into the pursuit of enlightenment. 13 in. H.
• ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STYLE GOD THOTH AS
  ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STYLE GOD THOTH AS AN IBIS Ancient Egyptian style bronze and hardstone figure of a recumbent ibis as the god Thoth, the god of knowledge and wisdom, having a possibly ancient bronze head and feet with a contemporary green hardstone body, the whole resting on a painted wooden base. Approximate dimensions: Ibis h. 4.5", w. 2.25", d. 5.5"; overall h. 6" w. 3.25", d. 6".
• Babylonian Wisdom Literature, by W.
  Babylonian Wisdom Literature, by W. G. Lambert Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1975, corrected edition. 4to. Blue cloth binding with gold lettering on spine. DJ in wraps. Text in English, providing a reliable source of important cuneiform texts from tablets, both published and unpublished, and careful editions with notes for the scholar, and translations and introductions explaining the background and content for the non-technical reader.
• LARGE CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA OF
  LARGE CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA OF WISDOM STATUE China,20th CenturySeated in dhyana mudra with flowing robe and thumbs forming the mystic triangle. A fine quality decorative bronze.
• A bronze Hindu deity in the lotus
  A bronze Hindu deity in the lotus position with relief script in rear panel probably Tibetan 26 cm high.
• EIGHT IVORY CARVINGS. Asian 1st
  EIGHT IVORY CARVINGS. Asian 1st half-20th century. God of Longevity 8''h. two snuffs one in the form of a bearded man and a pendant with emperor. Together with Indian carvings of an elephant Ganesha and two deities 1 1/2'' to 5''h.
• Jade Guanyin Chinese, grayish
  Jade Guanyin Chinese, grayish celadon, the deity seated in padmasana on a lotus throne and framed by a mandorla, the jade carved with a notched area where it rests on the stand, jade 4-1/2 in., stand 5-7/8 in.,
• An Ivory Set of the 'Seven Lucky
  An Ivory Set of the 'Seven Lucky Gods', Mid 20th Century each figure height 6.3 in — 16 cm
• A Carved Hardstone Figural of the
  A Carved Hardstone Figural of the God of Longevity Hand carved Lohan from an amber to grey color hardstone, making use of natural variations in the color of the stone in the carving, approx. 5-1/2"H. Comes with a small wood base.
• A Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha
  A Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha Seated smiling Buddha figure holding a Pearl of Wisdom aloft.
• Five various carved wood Buddhist
  Five various carved wood Buddhist deities.
• A Large Carved Wood Quan Yin Temple
  A Large Carved Wood Quan Yin Temple Statue China 19th Century Carved in the round the serene robed figure stands on an integral carved wood lotus base polychrome painted over a gesso layer she holds a blooming lotus in one hand. Most probably made for use outside a temple. The goddess of mercy or "she who hears prayers" is a much loved goddess embodying beauty and salvation from misery and is widely worshiped appearing in many manifestations throughout Asia and considered to have great influence over the forces of nature. In Sanskrit this manifestation is referred to as "Padmapani" or "holder of the lotus." The legend describes a pious person who through piety and deed was elevated to buddhahood but chose to remain on earth to help. This example was brought from China in the mid-20th Century though the age of it is.
• A Carved Ivory Figure of the God of
  A Carved Ivory Figure of the God of Longevity Seated smiling Shou Lao holding a branch of sacred fruit in one hand and a walking stick in the other with a crane (longevity symbol) to his right and a child to his left (signifying thriving offspring) nicely carved and with applied polychrome pigments signed underneath. Comes with a carved fitted wood stand with wire inset decoration.
• INDIAN BRASS FIGURE OF GANESHA
  INDIAN BRASS FIGURE OF GANESHA Hindu god of Good Fortune, 21 1/4 in. H.
• TIBETAN GILT METAL FIGURE OF BRAHMA
  TIBETAN GILT METAL FIGURE OF BRAHMA THE CREATOR 20th c., gilt and polychromed casting, seated on a lotus base, the four faces each with third eye, hands in various mudra, 15"h x 10"w x 9"d
• Japanese giltwood deity 19th
  Japanese giltwood deity 19th century Carved wood and gilded figure, the multi-arm deity seated over double lotus throne with halo, associated wood stand. H: 16 in.
• GILT BRONZE FIGURE of the deity
  GILT BRONZE FIGURE of the deity Ganesha having three elephantine heads multiple arms holding various objects seated on lotus blossom shaped base. Height 13'' width 11''.
• Chinese - Tibetan gilt bronze God
  Chinese - Tibetan gilt bronze God of Prosperityriding on a lion. 7.5''H x 7.75''W Circa - 19th C.
• SCULPTURE OF JAPANESE GOD OF
  SCULPTURE OF JAPANESE GOD OF FORTUNE, EBISU Sculpture of the Japanese gold of fortune, Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, in polychrome spelter, depicted here as a robust man with one arm raised, standing on a rock holding a large red fish, having no apparent marks. Ebisu is the god of prosperity and plenty, he is also the patron god of fishermen which is why he is depicted holding a fishing pole in one hand and a large fish in the other. Approximate dimensions: h. 19. 25", w. 13. 5", d. 7".
• CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF MULTI-ARM
  CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF MULTI-ARM GODDESS. Seated on a lotus plinth holding attributes. - 10 in. high.
• A Carved Ivory Model of a
  A Carved Ivory Model of a Multi-Armed Deity the figure shown holding various attributes and raised atop a double lotus base further raised on a carved wood base. Height 7 1/2 inches.
• FIGURAL INDIA BRONZE SCULPTURE,
  FIGURAL INDIA BRONZE SCULPTURE, SARASWATI, GODDESSFIGURAL INDIA BRONZE SCULPTURE, Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, music, art and wisdom, riding Hamsa goose while playing a string instrument, 28"H.
• Tibetan Nepalese Hayagriva Gilt
  Tibetan Nepalese Hayagriva Gilt Bronze Statue A Hindu deity Ganesha, lying on lotus throne, is shown being trodden under foot by Mahakala, a popular wrathful Tibetan deity. Gilt weighted bronze, the hair is accentuated with red pigment. Stamped with stylized symbol of the Lions of Sarnath on the bottom. Measures approx. 7"H x 5-1/2"W x 2-3/4"D.
• GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA the
  GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA the destroyer god or transformer one of the trinity of Hinduism. Standing on lotus blossom the four armed figure holds spear and utensils one hand upraised. Height 17.50''
• ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GREENSTONE
  ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GREENSTONE HIEROGLYPHAn ancient Egyptian green stone hieroglyph depicting Anubis the God of death, along with a mummy resting on a carved lion's bed. Approximately, 3 3/4" x 2 3/4". Provenance: Ex. Billy Jamieson collection, Toronto to current owner.
• ROMAN TERRACOTTA VOTIVE BUST OF THE
  ROMAN TERRACOTTA VOTIVE BUST OF THE GOD SERAPIS Roman terracotta votive bust of the god Pluto-Serapis, god of the underworld, transformation and re-birth as well as fertility, modeled with long wavy hair and a beard wearing a crown in the shape of a Kalathos or gathering basket, the whole resting on a contemporary wooden base with dowel. Approximate dimensions: bust h. 9", w. 6", d. 3". stand h. 9", w. 5", d. 6.25".
• An Indian Carved Wood Figure of a
  An Indian Carved Wood Figure of a Deity one hand holding a bowl, wearing a dhoti, a sash and sacred thread around the torso. Height 29 in., 73.4 cm. Property from the Estate of Richard S. Ravenal, Livingston Manor, New York
• A Chinese Ivory Carving of a
  A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Multi-Armed Deity the standing figure shown with nine pairs of arms each holding various attributes in each hand the figure with a large pierced head dress and shown with legs crossed sitting atop a large lotus blossom base upon a wood base. Height of ivory 11 3/4 inches.
• TIBETAN GILT-METAL FIGURE OF
  TIBETAN GILT-METAL FIGURE OF AMITAYUS (LONGEVITY GOD) 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 9”.TIBETAN GILT-METAL FIGURE OF AMITAYUS (LONGEVITY GOD), 20th Century, Sitting on a double lotus throne and holding an attribute. Headdress and adornments inset with turquoise and coral cabochons. Incised lotus flower on base. Dimensions: Height 9".
• Chinese Partially Gilt Figure of
  Chinese Partially Gilt Figure of Guan Yin, depicted seated on an elephant, the figure holding a lotus bud and leaf in one hand and the pearl of wisdom in the other, seated on a recumbent elephant in natural colored bronze, h. 11-1/2", l. 10".
• EGYPTIAN ALABASTER FIGURE OF
  EGYPTIAN ALABASTER FIGURE OF THOTH Greco-Roman Period (c. 1st c. BCE - 2nd c. CE), Egypt, modeled in walking position, fists clenched, wearing a tripartite wig and short loincloth, carved with back pillar, mounted to green marble stand, 8"h x 4"w x 3"d (carving), 10"h (total)
• Large Japanese ceramic statue of
  Large Japanese ceramic statue of Jurojin; the God of longevity stands with a gnarled staff and orb. 31 1/2"H. Good condition with a surface wear.
• A Carved Ivory Figure of a Deity
  A Carved Ivory Figure of a Deity depicted seated atop a Buddhistic lion the female figure with a flame mandala about her head holding a spear and an alms bowl with draped clothing and jewelry throughout. Height 11 1/2 inches.
• A Chinese Carved Figure of a
  A Chinese Carved Figure of a Multi-Armed Deity depicted in a seated pose with legs crossed atop a carved lotus form base further raised upon a pierce carved hardwood base. Height 6 1/2 inches.
• An Indian Bronze Figure of a
  An Indian Bronze Figure of a Multi-Armed Deity the figure depicted holding lotus blossoms with polychrome pigment throughout. Height 15 5/8 inches.