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CHINA, TANG DYNASTY GILDED STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA
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C. AD 618-907. Tang Dynasty. Stone head of Buddha with characteristic elaborate coiffured, two-tiered black “snail-shell” hair curls ornamented with a red spiralling jewel. The Buddha’s full face is gilded with a red painted urna in the centre of the forehead, and large pendant ears hang from the sides. The lightly closed eyes and small hooked nose complement the thick, rich red lips and modest chin. This beautiful piece may originally have formed part of a larger statue or statuette. Buddhism entered China as early as the Han Dynasty (late 3rd century BC-early 3rd century AD), and has played an important part in shaping the country’s art, politics, literature and philosophy. This beautiful stone head embodies the importance of Buddha to Chinese culture and reflects the enormous amount of work invested by Tang craftsmen. It would make a stunning centrepiece to any modern collection. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:530mm / W:380mm (w/o stand); 73kg. Provenance: From an old Sumerset collection of Asian Art formed in the 1980s/1990s.
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C. AD 618-907. Tang Dynasty. Stone head of Buddha with characteristic elaborate coiffured, two-tiered black “snail-shell” hair curls ornamented with a red spiralling jewel. The Buddha’s full face is gilded with a red painted urna in the centre of the forehead, and large pendant ears hang from the sides. The lightly closed eyes and small hooked nose complement the thick, rich red lips and modest chin. This beautiful piece may originally have formed part of a larger statue or statuette. Buddhism entered China as early as the Han Dynasty (late 3rd century BC-early 3rd century AD), and has played an important part in shaping the country’s art, politics, literature and philosophy. This beautiful stone head embodies the importance of Buddha to Chinese culture and reflects the enormous amount of work invested by Tang craftsmen. It would make a stunning centrepiece to any modern collection. Good condition; on a custom stand. Size: L:530mm / W:380mm (w/o stand); 73kg. Provenance: From an old Sumerset collection of Asian Art formed in the 1980s/1990s.
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This sale takes you on a 5000-year old journey from Ancient Mesopotamia to Ming dynasty China. Featuring Antiquities and Ancient works of art from China, India, the Holy Lands, Western and Southeast Asia. The section includes a great variety of artifacts in terracotta, stucco, bronze and stone- some fascinating Gandhara sculptures depicting Buddha and various scenes, collection of TL-tested Chinese terracotta figurines and vessels. The auction also includes various objects from western Asia and the Holy Lands- rare pots from Persia, Indus Valley Idols, Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and many others. The Auction features some masterpieces of Chinese art including large stone figures and fully authenticated Chinese bronze vessels. A one a kind auction reflecting the splendor of Asian art throughout the ages! We are members of the BNTA (British Numismatic Trading Association) and the ALR (Art Loss Register). WE ACCEPT DIRECT PAYMENTS IN ALL MAJOR CURRENCIES: USD, GBP AND EUR.
