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THBChinese Ming Polychrome Head - Bodhisattva Guanyin
Lot 65
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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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East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A magnificent and large stucco head depicting the Bodhisattva Guanyin in the round, donning an elaborate crown adorned with carved symbols and painted in bright hues. The bodhisattva has a characteristically plump face with a fleshy chin and rosy cheeks. She stares serenely forward with upturned red lips, and lidded almond shaped eyes with brown pupils that give a lifelike quality to the visage. A red urna, the auspicious third eye is set in the center of the forehead. Locks of black hair drape over the characteristically elongated ears. According to tradition the Guanyin can hear and respond to the suffering of all beings and the long ears symbolize this attentive listening. Atop the head is a traditional multi-paneled ringa that is tied at the back with a red cord. A meditating Buddha is relief carved into the front panel. All is painted in vibrant hues of red, pink, white, blue, and gold gilding. Guanyin, known outside China as Avalokitesvara, "The Lord Who Gazes Down At The World," is often portrayed as both male or female, and the soft but androgynous features of this example gives an impression of ethereal beauty. In Chinese art from this time period and earlier, they are depicted as less austere than Buddhas, with graceful postures and elegant garments, a nod to the riches of the Northwestern Chinese Silk Road. This piece is no exception of the extravagant style! Size: 13" L x 12" W x 15.5" H (33 cm x 30.5 cm x 39.4 cm); 21" H (53.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Bodhisattvas are among the most compassionate beings in the universe, devoting themselves to saving the suffering and helping others achieve enlightenment and Buddhahood. Bodhisattvas or Guanyin are associated with compassion and mercy - their long ears significant, because they rescue all human beings by hearing their cries for help and the sounds of suffering.
Provenance: private S.H. collection, Santa Clara, California, USA, acquired in 1995; ex Folk Art International, Menlo Park, San Francisco, California, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#164673Fragment of a larger piece as shown. Some fading and chipping of pigments and gilding. Chips, weathering, and surface abrasions. Overall form is well preserved. Mineral and earthen encrustations especially on verso.Condition
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