THE SCULPTURE OF Amitabha
Buddha, the enlightened one, was born on the border of Nepal and Bihar more than 2500 years ago. Buddha, endowed with unending spiritual power and an all-encompassing goodwill, saw that there might be a happy medium between the fleeting joys of life and harsh renunciation.
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THE SCULPTURE OF HAPPY BUDDHA
A Buddha figure in a joyful fusion of yellow and red, smiling. In the uncommon and antiquated “Pâte de Verre” glassmaking method, which goes back to 5,000 BC, several crystal fragments of various colors are melted inside of a mold. As a result, there are vivid colors and fine shading.
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THE SCULPTURE OF qilin pair
The yellow Qilin is the last and most significant of the five traditional gods that protect the five directions in Chinese astrology. This mythical creature, known as “Kirin” in Japan, can only be best understood as a “unicorn” in Western literature. It combines all five animals and stands in for the main “direction.” Here, Directional Clarity is sculpted above a heavenly globe covered in runes from ancient astrological charts, just like the other pieces in its collection. The heavenly being guards all living things on Earth with generosity, kindness, and a solid sense of right and wrong.
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THE SCULPTURE OF RU-YI
One of the most potent feng shui symbols of authority, power, and leadership is the Ru Yi, or “sceptre of power.” The noble scepter of authority is customarily a gift presented by the Emperor to his ministers and officials in order to impart favor and political power. The Chinese expression “Ru Yi,” which means “as one wishes,” carries with it a sense of authority and command. High officials during the Han and Qing periods would each hold their own when participating in significant state meetings as a display of their power. They would also hold Ru Yi scepters as great luxurious gifts.
