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Socrates Gallery

—Vintage Decor, Antiques & Apparel—
Preserving art, cultural heritage,
and our natural environment
since 2023

09/29/2026

🕉️ A GOD IN BRONZE ✨

Standing nearly 39 inches tall, this commanding Khmer-style bronze Shiva brings monumental presence and ancient-inspired artistry to Socrates’ Gallery.

Cast in dark bronze with an aged, weathered patina, the figure is dressed in a traditional pleated sampot, secured at the waist with an ornate belt. A tall tiered headdress crowns the serene figure, while a small ritual vessel and prayer beads reinforce the sculpture’s devotional character.

Inspired by the rich artistic traditions of Khmer Cambodia, the sculpture combines spiritual symbolism with an extraordinary sense of presence and craftsmanship.

At nearly four feet tall, this is more than a decorative object—it’s a statement sculpture made to command a room.

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/28/2026

🪷 A SACRED WORLD IN MINIATURE ✨

Discover a beautifully hand-carved wooden Buddhist triptych shrine, also known as a travel altar—a compact work of devotional art designed to bring a sacred presence wherever it travels.

At the center, a serene figure stands upon a lotus platform, resembling Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, while two attendant figures stand on either side. Connected by metal hinges, the carved panels fold neatly closed, transforming the shrine into a remarkably portable form.

Crowning the composition is an intricately carved pagoda-style wooden roof, adding an architectural elegance to this intimate devotional object.

A fascinating piece where spiritual symbolism, sculpture, architecture, and craftsmanship come together in one extraordinary miniature. 🪷

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/27/2026

💚 THE ART OF CELADON 🕊️🍵

A beautiful collection of celadon has arrived inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics—from delicate Korean Cheong-ja to elegant Japanese ceramics, each piece offering its own expression of that mesmerizing blue-green glaze.

✨ Among the collection:
🍵 Korean Goryeo-style teacups with flying crane motifs and delicate crackle glaze
🕊️ A charming trio of miniature Korean celadon bud vases with cranes, foliage, and nature-inspired designs
🎋 Korean celadon teapots with bamboo-inspired details
🌿 Miniature Korean celadon vessels featuring traditional crane and cloud motifs
🏺 Fluted Korean celadon vases with luminous jade-green crackle glaze
🍵 A vintage Japanese celadon teapot with a lobed body, ice-crackle glaze, ornate finial, and bamboo-style handle
🌸 Korean celadon bowls and vases with floral, foliage, and traditional inlaid decoration

From the serene Goryeo tradition to Japanese interpretations of celadon, these pieces celebrate the enduring beauty of handmade ceramics—where glaze, texture, form, and symbolism come together.

Whether you're a seasoned ceramic collector or simply drawn to the quiet beauty of celadon, come see the collection in person. 💚

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/26/2026

🪷 THE SERENE GUARDIAN OF COMPASSION 🪷

A striking bronze Guanyin, also known as Quan Yin or Kwan-Yin, brings an unmistakable sense of serenity to Socrates’ Gallery.

With a peaceful downcast gaze, elaborate high topknot, flowing engraved robes, and an intricately textured dark patinated finish, the figure embodies the graceful presence associated with Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion and mercy.

She carries a fish basket, identifying this as the Fish-Basket Guanyin (Yulan Guanyin)—a beloved manifestation associated with compassion, teaching, and overcoming hardship.

A captivating piece of Asian devotional-inspired sculpture, rich with symbolism and beautifully suited to collectors of Buddhist art, Asian antiques, and sculptural objects.

✨ Come experience the details in person.

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics .relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/25/2026

✨ SMALL OBJECTS. BIG STORIES. 🗿

Discover a fascinating world of netsuke and miniature antiques inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics.

Netsuke are traditional Japanese miniature sculptures, historically used as functional toggles to secure small pouches to the sash (obi) of a kimono. Over time, they became highly refined works of art—celebrated for intricate carving, expressive characters, animals, folklore, mythology, and everyday life captured in remarkably small forms.

Our collection of miniature treasures explores the broader tradition of East Asian carving and small-scale sculpture, where ivory-colored materials, wood, horn, stone, and other natural materials were transformed into intricate works meant to be held, studied, and admired.

🔍 Look closely. The smallest details often tell the biggest stories.

Perfect for collectors, curious explorers, and anyone captivated by the artistry of miniature objects. ✨

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Road Runner Relics .relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/24/2026

🤎 A FACE IN LEATHER ✨

Sculpted from tooled and pressed brown leather, this handcrafted 3D wall mask brings together texture, expression, and folk-art character.

With closed eyes, strong sculptural features, and softly draped leather framing the head, the serene face has an almost meditative presence—part wall sculpture, part handmade artifact.

The richly worked leather surface adds warmth and dimension, making this an intriguing statement piece for an eclectic interior or art collection.

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/23/2026

🐉✨ NEW ARRIVAL AT ROADRUNNER RELICS ✨

A masterpiece of patience, precision, and mystery.

This antique Chinese concentric puzzle ball, also known as a Canton or “Devil’s Work” ball, is an extraordinary example of intricate traditional craftsmanship. The openwork outer layer features a beautifully carved chasing dragon, while six independently rotating inner spheres are hidden within—each carved through the openings of the layers without being separated.

How was it made? That mystery is part of the magic. 🔮

These remarkable puzzle balls are celebrated for their extraordinary complexity and the skill required to create them. A captivating piece for collectors of Chinese art, antique carvings, and objects that invite a closer look.

✨ Come see this incredible piece in person inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics.

📍 2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
🕚 Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/22/2026

🌋 SCULPTURAL POTTERY. VOLCANIC TEXTURE. 🖤

A striking vintage ceramic pedestal with the unmistakable drama of mid-century Brutalist design.

Its columnar form is wrapped in a deeply cratered, blistered, multi-tone glaze—creating a wonderfully volcanic surface that feels almost geological. The heavy texture and sculptural silhouette recall the celebrated “Fat Lava” aesthetic of the era, while the piece reflects the distinctive character of Canadian regional pottery.

Part functional pedestal, part ceramic sculpture—this is the kind of statement piece that transforms a plant, object, or empty corner into an instant design moment. 🌋✨

📍 Inside Socrates’ Gallery at Roadrunner Relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

09/21/2026

A small world of devotion, symbolism, and carved beauty. ✨

This vintage Quan Yin pendant centers on a round nephrite jade disc, framed by decorative metal bands and an intricate openwork setting. At its heart, a relief of Guanyin—the Bodhisattva of mercy, compassion, and protection—rests in meditation upon a lotus throne, surrounded by a radiant halo.

Delicate filigree butterflies frame the figure on either side, adding layers of meaning associated with transformation, long life, and joy. The sculptural metalwork, detailed bail, and possible reverse-side motif make this more than jewelry—it is a miniature work of wearable art.

Serene, symbolic, and richly detailed, this piece carries the quiet presence of an object meant to be treasured.

Find them inside Socrates’ Gallery at .relics.

📍 2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
🕚 Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

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09/20/2026

💜✨ A moment of serenity captured in glass✨💜

This stunning purple pâte-de-verre Buddha sculpture features a serene meditative figure seated atop an intricately layered lotus flower throne. Crafted using the traditional lost-wax pâte-de-verre colored crystal glass (liuli) technique, the sculpture transforms light and color into something truly mesmerizing.

The Buddha holds a lotus or medicine jar attribute, resting peacefully on a polished round wood pedestal—bringing together spirituality, craftsmanship, and sculptural beauty.

✨ Now on display at Socrates' Gallery's space inside .relics.

Come see the luminous purple glass and intricate details in person.

📍 Roadrunner Relics
2706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
🕚 Open Daily | 11 AM–7 PM

Address

13776 US-183 Highway, #113
Austin, TX
78750

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 6pm

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