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Torso of a Standing Buddha, Northern Qi to Sui Dynasty

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Chinese late Northern Qi to early Sui Dynasties (570-600 AD) carved gray limestone torso of the Buddha. Appearing very much like ancient classical Western sculpture, the Buddha stands in a vertical posture and dressed in monastic robes (ka?aya) with right shoulder exposed and arms to the sides; the hands originally likely raised and lowered in abhaya and varada mudras. The garments elegantly carved with the kashaya fastened over the left shoulder in a loop; the soft folds of the outer robe, the sa?ghati, drape across his torso and rounded belly, with the underrobe, or antarvasa, showing gathered and hanging from underneath. Originally polychrome painted, traces of red and black paint are evident in creases. Bottom drilled and presented on a custom steel Stand with center post-mount; sculpture alone measures 20" high by 8" wide and 4.5" deep.

Provenance: Virginia, USA, private collection.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Carved Gray Limestone
Condition:	Distressed. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Sculpture can be siliconed into place standing straight once placed; pictured without internal support other than post-mount and slightly leaning, but presents beautifully as is.
Creation Date:	570-600 AD
Styles / Movements:	Religious, Asian, Ancient Art
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental
Incollect Reference #:	394206

Dimensions

W.	10 in;	H.	23 in;	D.	8.13 in;
W.	25.4 cm;	H.	58.42 cm;	D.	20.65 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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