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Buddha Statue

Creator: Buddha / Buddhism
Offered by: Albert Joseph Gallery

Description
Late19th / early 20th Century Chinese Seated Buddha Statue. Carved wood with dry lacquers and gilding. This statue is from a Buddhist Temple circa 1900. Excellent proportions to scale, of significant size. Remnants of gilding and layers of lacquer. Every Buddha representation through its portrayal is creating energy that visually shares and portrays ideas. This statue sharing the combination of two Mudra's. Vitarka Mudra which is teaching and discussion, intellectual debate, and Karana Mudra which signifies expelling demons and negative energy. The energy created by these Mudra's used together is quite strong using the teaching of principles as a power to help remove obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts. Condition is very good, wear commensurate with age and use. Collected in Hunan China.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, Lacquers, Gilding
Condition:	Good. Very Good
Creation Date:	1890 - 1910
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	TCF928
Incollect Reference #:	238074

Dimensions

W.	26 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	66.04 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Albert Joseph Gallery, established in 1998, offers an expertly curated selection of antiques, art, and design objects, handpicked from around the world. Located in the NYDC at 200 Lexington Avenue, New York City, you can reach us at (908) 502-5018 or ajy1w@msn.com for more information.