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B000063 |
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Ming Dynasty Bronze Guanyin Avalokiteshvara Statue |
| Date
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16 Century |
| Country
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China |
| Material
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Bronze |
| Measurements |
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38.2 x 21.5 cm |
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Quantity |
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1 |
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| Description:
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Please take a close look of the appearance of this Buddha statue, do you think she looks so kindly and gracious? I was attracted by her majestic look in the first sight. I knew the owner quite well, but she also knew this is a very rare Ming Dynasty Buddha, so she was not backing off on price at all. I also did some brief researches on the net and knew that the price that owner offered was not that unreasonable, especially this Buddha has such a beautiful look. However, browsed around several times, still could not place the order. Every time I walked by, I just could not bear but to look at the Statue several times, and asked the owner if she would offer a better deal.
As old saying, where there is a will, there is a way, I dropped by this shop one afternoon, and learned that the owner was to visit China for replenishment. I knew immediately that this was a great chance, so I told her that I had cash with me and if she was willing to lower the price, I could pay her at once so that she got more cash to buy stuffs. She considered the offer for a long time and finally said yes. So this beautiful Guanyin Avalokiteshvara Statue is now in my personal collection.
This elegant Guanyin sculpture is representing of the Buddha wearing monastic robes, seating on a integral double lotus pedestal, wearing buddha crown with a Amitabha on it, fastened by a ribbon with swirling ends, Bound hair falling down to the shoulder, a pair of circular earrings, and with necklace, bracelets on the upper arms, wrists, and ankles. Both eyes looking down peacefully, and showing an appearance of benevolent face and serene expression. Both hands together hold a lotus and leaves placing in front of the chest. Her upper body is dressed in a double-collar rope incised with delicate design and covering both shoulders, while the rope also draping down naturally to lower body, adorned with multiple jeweled necklace, and limbs with bracelets, very real and realistic.
I saw a same period and style Amitabha Buddha statue from the net (See Photo C, from German Nagel, 2005 Spring Auction ), but that one has more original cobalt blue and gilded colors. My collection has only very few traces of original cobalt blue and gilded colors due to the age, however, the artworks are in much more detail and delicate. |
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| Condition
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The bronze is in an excellent state of preservation. Most of the orginal cobalt blue and gilding are somewhat rubbed off, as can easily be seen in the photos. The details are incised and well delineated. There are some minor encrustations under the base which were left un-gilt, and on the recessed areas in the back of the sculpture.
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