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Lot 181
Hard cover 362 pp. Hundreds of color illustrations. Slipcase.Out of print volume, a comprehensive study of painted Buddhist sculptures in major temples of the Shanxi province. Written in Chinese with publishing information in English. Besides their larger than life size, the Shanxi sculptures are known for their unique artistic qualities including their facial expressions and exquisite painted details. Illustrating sculptures of the Buddha, Guanyin, Lohan, and numerous attendants, the book details their construction method and color pigments used, and covers the history and symbolism associated. Most pieces are dated Ming dynasty, but earlier examples from the Liao, Jin and Yuan are included. Green fabric cover and spectacularly illustrated dust jacket. Illustrated hard slipcase. Includes multipage insert essay in English. Issued: 1991 Dimensions: 14.75"L x 10.5"W, slipcase Manufacturer: Research Institute of Buddhism Culture Country of Origin: China Provenance: Collection of John J. Lanzendorf
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