{"product_id":"4tibetan-temple-collection-old-boxwood-lao-tzu-statue-taishang-laojun-buddhist-altar-three-open-boxes","title":"Tibetan Temple Boxwood Laozi Statue – Taishang Laojun with Three Open Boxes (4\")","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-desc-decorate-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eThis old boxwood statue from a Tibetan temple collection depicts Laozi (Taishang Laojun), the revered Daoist sage and author of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaodejing\u003c\/em\u003e. Seated with calm authority, he is accompanied by three open boxes at his feet or side—evoking hidden teachings, treasures of wisdom, or the “three treasures” of Daoist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eCarved from warm, fine-grained boxwood, the figure’s robes, beard, and facial expression are rendered with quiet precision. Time has softened the edges and deepened the color, giving the statue the feel of a long-kept altar piece rather than a new ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eIn an office or study, Laozi serves as a reminder of simplicity, non-forcing, and clear seeing; in a worship hall or home shrine, he is honored as Taishang Laojun, high lord of the Daoist pantheon. Place him on a desk, bookshelf, or low altar table, perhaps with a candle and a small bowl, to create a modest but potent Daoist corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc space-y-0.5 mt-2 mb-5 [\u0026amp;_ul]:my-0 last:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ml-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:my-2 [\u0026amp;_ul\u0026gt;li]:ml-4 [\u0026amp;_ul\u0026gt;li]:my-1 [\u0026amp;_ul]:list-[circle] [\u0026amp;_ul_ul]:list-[square]\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eCollection: Tibetan Temple Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eSubject: Laozi \/ Taishang Laojun with three open boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eMaterial: Old boxwood with aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eSymbolism: Daoist wisdom, hidden treasures of teaching, and calm authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003ePlacement: Office desks, studies, altar tables, and Temple \u0026amp; Ritual shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Hf07a7b13e54040d49e124f100eb93c7aF.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/H6235635da60a4b3c8194b9dbfd446d2bF.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far East Finds","offers":[{"title":"Variant","offer_id":46750145544329,"sku":"12000057475620959","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9257\/6137\/files\/469fd8a494a34bbf915c17d1809ed5c4.webp?v=1778985470","url":"https:\/\/fareastfinds.com\/products\/4tibetan-temple-collection-old-boxwood-lao-tzu-statue-taishang-laojun-buddhist-altar-three-open-boxes","provider":"Far East Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}