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THBChinese Ming Stone Stele of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Lot 154a
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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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Oct 31, 2019
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2019-10-31 10:00:00
2019-10-31 10:00:00
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Our Halloween Day auction features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Our Halloween Day auction features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A large, dramatic stone stele depicting the Bodhisattva Guanyin in high relief. The stone has a granular surface, appearing largely creamy white with small black speckles; it was likely once painted bright colors. Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), "The Lord Who Gazes Down At The World", is a bodhisattva portrayed as both male and female who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Skillfully carved with a tremendous amount of detail, Guanyin is depicted here as seated atop a stylized lotus throne, wearing robes that drape elegantly over the body and are open at the chest, meeting at the waist in a large, lotus-shaped belt. One hand is raised, the other resting on a knee, forming the Abhaya-vara mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, representing protection, peace, and dispelling fear. The face is serene, topped by a conical headdress. In low relief, carved to appear behind the primary figure, is an image of a standing figure with its head missing that seems to emerge from a flower - probably Buddha. Size: 5.75" L x 19.6" W x 29.5" H (14.6 cm x 49.8 cm x 74.9 cm); 32" H (81.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Kobyashi collection, Hawaii, USA
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#146152Piece has lost its edges; the stele that remains is intact and unrepaired, with a weathered surface and light deposits, especially in the lower profile areas.Condition
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