Lifesize Chinese Ming / Qing Stone Buddha Head
East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A tranquil stone head of Buddha displaying a pleasing, symmetric visage of downcast eyes, a flattened nose, and plump closed lips, all flanked by a pair of elongated ears symbolizing his enlightenment and a tightly-coiled coiffure arranged in a top bun. Size: 7.2" L x 5.9" W x 8.1" H (18.3 cm x 15 cm x 20.6 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Estate collection, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#185543
Condition Report: Fragment of a larger piece. Chipping with loss to top of top bun, as well as weathering to surface with nicks and abrasions as shown. Otherwise, nice remaining detail and rich encrustations.
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East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A tranquil stone head of Buddha displaying a pleasing, symmetric visage of downcast eyes, a flattened nose, and plump closed lips, all flanked by a pair of elongated ears symbolizing his enlightenment and a tightly-coiled coiffure arranged in a top bun. Size: 7.2" L x 5.9" W x 8.1" H (18.3 cm x 15 cm x 20.6 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Estate collection, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#185543
Condition Report: Fragment of a larger piece. Chipping with loss to top of top bun, as well as weathering to surface with nicks and abrasions as shown. Otherwise, nice remaining detail and rich encrustations.