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What are the different types of Buddha statues?
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Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.
PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
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Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
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"Full Moon" Chinese Bi Disc
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Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
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Elm
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
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Petite Celadon Water Pot
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Celadon Cloud Meiping Vase
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Petite Celadon Melon Jar
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Round Celadon Chrysanthemum Jar
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