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Lao Tzu Wood Sculpture with Flowing Beard, Peach, & Incense Burner 15"
Item# 164w160
Lao Tzu Wood Sculpture with Flowing Beard, Peach, & Incense Burner 15"
Item# 164w160
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Statue Details
Materials: Vietnamese Wood Hand Carved in Hanoi, Vietnam
Total Height Including Base: 12 inches or 30 cms
Base Width & Depth: 15 x 6 inches
Weight: 9 pounds or 4 kgs
- Lao Tzu, meaning "Old Master" was a contemporary of Confuscius and author of the Tao Te Ching, which is the fundamental text of Taosim
- This hand-carved incense burner features Lao Tzu's smiling face perfectly integrated into a natural piece of wood
- The top of the sculpture serves as an incense holder, combining functionality with spiritual and artistic significance
- Lao Tzu is hand carved by the wood artisans of Vietnam and completely one of a kind, you will receive this exact statue in your order
This exquisite hand-carved incense burner features the revered sage Lao Tzu, meticulously crafted from a natural piece of wood. Lao Tzu's smiling face, with his flowing beard, is perfectly integrated into the organic texture of the wood, symbolizing his deep connection to nature and the Daoist philosophy he founded. A large peach, representing longevity and immortality, rests next to his beard, adding to the statue's symbolic richness. The top of the sculpture serves as an incense holder, making it a functional and spiritual piece. The natural wood's rugged texture and intricate carving details highlight the artisan's skill, making this incense burner a unique and meaningful addition to any space.
The significance of the peach:
Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism, is often depicted holding a peach in his hand. The peach is a symbol of longevity and immortality in Chinese culture, and it is believed that Lao Tzu was gifted a peach by a supernatural being before he left the mortal world.
According to legend, Lao Tzu decided to leave civilization and venture into the wilderness when he was 160 years old. At a mountain pass, he was stopped by a gatekeeper who recognized him as a wise and enlightened being. The gatekeeper convinced Lao Tzu to write down his teachings before he departed, and the result was the Tao Te Ching, a fundamental text of Taoism.
Before leaving, Lao Tzu was gifted a peach that was said to have magical properties and would grant him immortality. The peach has thus become a symbol of his wisdom and connection to the divine, representing the pursuit of longevity and the attainment of spiritual immortality in Taoist philosophy.
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The use of a wood polish will keep the wood looking fresh and the colors vibrant.
Wood statues are easy to take care of as they just need some annual upkeep to keep them looking as they did when they were first carved. All the wood used by Lotus Sculpure's artists is dried out for months. Moisture causes cracks in the sculpture as the wood contracts and expands in different temperatures. Our wood has little to no moisture in it assuring that the sculpture is not going to crack in its journey into different climates. Here are some simple tips to keep your statue in good condition:
- Dust the statue as needed to prevent dirt build up
- To make the statue shine use a natural wood cleaner and a cotton cloth to buff the sculpture
We prefer Old English to polish and buff our statues. The use of a wood polish like Old English will keep the wood looking fresh and keep the colors looking vibrant. For natural wood and painted wooden statues we recommend Old English for lighter woods. For darker wood statues we recommend Old English for darker woods. Lotus Sculpture cleans and polishes each wooden statue prior to shipping them to the customer.
We recommend keeping wooden statues in an indoor environment. Wood statues can go outside however, they will wear more quickly and develop an antique appearance. If you would like to put a wood statue from Lotus Sculpture outside and keep the same appearance of the sculpture we would recommend first coating the statue with a couple of layers of sealant or polyurethane. We would then recommend placing the statue in a partially covered area. The more exposure to the elements the more the statue will wear over time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding your wooden statue from Lotus Sculpture, (760) 994-4455 or [email protected].
USA Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping. The shipping charge is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the United States. Each sculpture is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Besides the shipping price, the results will also display the date the statue will arrive at your home. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
International Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. International shipping charges will be calculated automatically upon checkout.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email [email protected] or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.
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