Tall 19th C. Japanese Stone Relief - Avalokiteshvara
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**Originally Listed At $2000**
East Asia, Japan, ca. 19th century CE. A large, gracefully carved grey stone sculpture depicting a relief standing figure of Avalokiteshvara. This is a type of stone carving made in Japan known as a sekibutsu (stone Buddhist image). Here, the famous bodhisattva stands against a largely smooth background with rounded edges that meet at a gentle point at the top center. The figure has been carved to have draped and layered clothing and stands holding a staff in one hand and a mirror in the other. The presence of the mirror indicates the figure's identity. Size: 11.15" W x 23.8" H (28.3 cm x 60.5 cm)
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), "The Lord Who Gazes Down At The World", is a bodhisattva portrayed as both male or female who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
Provenance: ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, Colorado, USA
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#136418
East Asia, Japan, ca. 19th century CE. A large, gracefully carved grey stone sculpture depicting a relief standing figure of Avalokiteshvara. This is a type of stone carving made in Japan known as a sekibutsu (stone Buddhist image). Here, the famous bodhisattva stands against a largely smooth background with rounded edges that meet at a gentle point at the top center. The figure has been carved to have draped and layered clothing and stands holding a staff in one hand and a mirror in the other. The presence of the mirror indicates the figure's identity. Size: 11.15" W x 23.8" H (28.3 cm x 60.5 cm)
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), "The Lord Who Gazes Down At The World", is a bodhisattva portrayed as both male or female who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
Provenance: ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, Colorado, USA
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.
#136418
Condition
Stone has a beautiful weathered patina with some nice deposits on its surface, especially on the back. Front is also weathered, with a few small chips and nicks, but is generally in beautiful condition.
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Tall 19th C. Japanese Stone Relief - Avalokiteshvara
Estimate $3,800 - $5,700
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