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Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

$24,500
£18,179.95
€21,177.15
CA$34,104.18
A$37,978.08
CHF 19,765.49
MX$468,265.12
NOK 251,728.64
SEK 236,600.52
DKK 158,007.82
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A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship. The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level. The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed. The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders. The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance. The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks, typical of the style and workmanship found in southern China.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The right hand glued at the wrist. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The lacquer faded, with minor wear and flaking, as expected. Some separation to the joins, especially around the shoulders and knees. A small section of the hair chipped. Possible paint touchups. Please see photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894726998012

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