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THBChinese Ming Dynasty Stone Buddha / Bodhisattva
Lot 145
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Mar 9, 2023
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2023-03-09 10:00:00
2023-03-09 10:00:00
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**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A beaufiful limestone carving of the Buddha or bodhisattva seated in a meditative pose on lotus petals atop a pedestal with baluster support pillars. One hand is held outward in a abhaya mudra a gesture of assurance and peace. The tranquil nature emanates from his expression and posture, his holy nature is beautifully sculpted, the sculptor's artistry and technique is exceptional when rendering the folds of cloth. This devotinal statue may have been set in a protected niche of a temple or shrine, as the white surface is well preserved with minor weathering. Size: 11" L x 11" W x 24" H (27.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 61 cm)
Buddha's robes are skillfully rendered, draped in a naturalistic way, while his facial features are serene and lifelike. His hair is styled with the classic large ushnisha top knot that indicates his enlightenment. The statue presents a peaceful countenance with elongated ears, a physical feature symbolic of the Buddha's time as a prince when he wore elaborate ear ornaments to demonstrate wealth and prosperity. Of course, the prince stopped wearing them when he left the palace to become an ascetic; however, his earlobes remained stretched signifying a conscious decision to reject the material world in exchange for spiritual enlightenment and simultaneously suggest that the Buddha can hear all that is asked for and needed in the earthly world.
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
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#177356Old loss to outstretched hand and earlobe as shown. Abrasion and loss to verso of head. Chips and abrasions to high pointed areas. Overall great condition with nice preservation to details.Condition
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