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THBImpressive Chinese Tang Stone Buddha / Shakyamuni
Lot 133
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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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- Lot Description
East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A finely carved and impressively sizeable, stone Buddha (Shakyamuni, the Enlightened form), traditionally robed and seated in full lotus position atop a double lotus throne pedestal, displaying the dhyana mudra with both hands placed in his lap, palms facing upwards. This gesture of meditation is consonant with his contemplative peaceful visage comprised of downcast eyes, an elegant nose, pursed lips, an urna (circular dot on the forehead) that serves as an auspicious mark symbolizing the third eye which extrapolates to keen vision into the divine world as well as the ability to look past suffering, and characteristically elongated ears - all topped by one of the most elegant topknots we have seen, finely delineated with a symmetrical arrangement of wavy tresses and curls. Size: 14.875" W x 27.75" H (37.8 cm x 70.5 cm); 29.75" H (75.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Buddha's robes are skillfully rendered, draped in a naturalistic way, while his facial features are serene and lifelike. He presents an overall peaceful countenance with the body engaged in meditation and the visage presenting a rounded ushnisha symbolizing the wisdom and knowledge acquired after attaining enlightenment, as well as 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. Those half-closed eyes indicate a meditative state - at once looking both outward and inward. Furthermore, the curled hair of the Buddha signifies the nobility of Buddha. Beyond the multi-layered meaning embodied in the iconography of this piece, the sculptor's artistry and technique are exceptional.
Provenance: private Hawaii USA collection; ex Micky Micklautz collection, Honolulu, Hawaii USA, 1945 to 1990
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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.
#108936Expected surface wear with some chips to high-pointed areas and areas of abrasion commensurate with age. Scattered deposits grace the surface as well.Condition
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