Description:

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A sensitively hand carved Buddha head, a piece from a larger sculpture that perhaps resided in a shrine or temple. The visage is serene, the eyes cast downwards nearly closed, and the fleshy lips with slightly upturned edges. The lines on the neck are a popular detail in the representation of Buddha to indicate his deep and resonant voice. The coiffure is arranged in dozens of nodules, each craved with four lines to add swirling texture and indicate the upwards path towards the sun. His long ears droop downwards, stretched by heavy earrings, indicating his divinity and enlightenment. The white stone surface perhaps added a spectacular glow when the statue was illuminated by candle light during worship. This is a lifesized interpretation of the holy Buddha with gorgous attention to detail! Size: 7.5" W x 14.5" H (19 cm x 36.8 cm); 16" H (40.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities; ex- Fine Asian Treasures acquired in the late 1990s

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  • Condition: Section of a larger statue. Losses to ears. Surface wear, nicks, and chips, commensurate with age. Mineral deposits and fine details.

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