East Asia, China, Qing dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large and stunning hand carved sandstone statue depicting a standing Buddhist bhikkhu (monk) or bodhisattva (devotee on a path toward Buddhahood) draped in a robe, possibly a kasaya, on an ovoid base. Epitomizing tranquility, the bald votary bows his head, holding his palms together in a praying position as the long sleeves of his collared robe cascade elegantly down his body. His round visage is an exemplar of serenity with downcast almond-shaped eyes framed by gracefully arched brows, a wide naturalistic nose, and bowed lips closed in a calm smile. A bindi dots his forehead indicating that he is in a meditative pose called Bhrumadhya Bindu, during which one focuses their sight between their eyebrows to help with concentration. His elongated ears with drooping earlobes show he once owned lavish ear jewelry that weighed down his lobes, but now has cast of worldly possessions, much like Buddha's own renunciation of the material world. A stunning piece, likely to be of great assistance in one's search for inner peace! Size: 18" L x 12" W x 59.75" H (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm x 151.8 cm)
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, purcahsed on the European art market between the 1980s to 2000s
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Condition
Large chips missing from left front and back of base. Expected nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions commensurate with age. Lovely earthen deposits throughout.