{"title":"Chinese Buddha Statues","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Buddha statues\u003c\/strong\u003e and Buddhist sculpture selected for material, iconography, craftsmanship and period character. Chinese Buddhist art developed across many dynasties and regions, drawing on Indian, Central Asian and indigenous sculptural traditions while creating distinctive local forms in bronze, wood, stone and lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection may include Shakyamuni, Amitabha, Medicine Buddha and other Buddhist figures, together with related sculpture showing Chinese or Sino-Tibetan influence. Important details can include robe pattern, facial modelling, lotus-base design, casting method, gilding, lacquer, inscriptions and the treatment of the ushnisha and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAntique Chinese Buddha statues for collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlder Chinese Buddhist sculpture varies enormously in quality and date, so attribution should be based on several features together rather than one visual cue. Surface wear, patina, construction, carving or casting technique and stylistic comparison all matter when assessing an individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antique-buddha-statues\"\u003eantique Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-buddha-statues\"\u003ebronze Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibetan-buddha-statues\"\u003eTibetan Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buddha-heads\"\u003eBuddha heads\u003c\/a\u003e. Listings are documented individually with photographs, measurements, material and condition information for collectors buying online.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-chinese-guanyin-shancai-longnu-carved-bone-late-qing","title":"Antique Chinese Guanyin with Shancai \u0026 Longnü – Carved Bone, Late Qing","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large late-Qing Chinese group depicting \u003cstrong\u003eGuanyin with Shancai and Longnü\u003c\/strong\u003e, assembled from numerous individually carved sections of bone. Standing 60 cm high and weighing approximately 9 kg, the sculpture combines Buddhist iconography with the virtuoso composite carving associated with sophisticated Chinese decorative workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guanyin \/ Avalokiteshvara with Shancai and Longnü\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent date:\u003c\/strong\u003e late Qing dynasty, 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e carved and assembled bone with engraved and pigmented details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin is the Chinese form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. In this composition she is accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eShancai\u003c\/strong\u003e, the youthful pilgrim associated with the search for wisdom, and \u003cstrong\u003eLongnü\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Dragon King's daughter. The trio became an established visual grouping within Chinese Mahayana Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central figure is framed by lotus forms, rockwork, subsidiary figures and a large aureole, producing a complete devotional tableau rather than an isolated standing image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposite carving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scale is achieved through a complex construction of separately carved bone elements joined into a single composition. Faces, hands, garments, jewellery, lotus petals, architectural details and ornamental passages were worked individually before assembly. Fine incised lines and dark pigment accentuate the carving and create depth across the pale material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis method is technically demanding because the maker has to coordinate numerous small components while maintaining the visual continuity of the complete sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial observations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder magnification, exposed and worn areas show the natural fine channel structure expected in bone. Tool traces from cutting, scraping and engraving remain visible in places, while darker material and pigment survive in recessed lines and difficult-to-reach junctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe object is described specifically as \u003cstrong\u003ebone\u003c\/strong\u003e. We do not use ivory terminology for this sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating and attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present attribution to the \u003cstrong\u003elate Qing dynasty, 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on iconography, composite construction, carving style and decorative treatment. A rectangular incised mark is present on the underside, but its exact reading and workshop significance have not been established with sufficient confidence. It is therefore recorded as a feature of the object rather than used to assign a named artist or workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in colour, local wear, old deposits and minor irregularities are present across the many assembled elements. These should be expected in a complex composite sculpture of this scale. The piece has been examined with macro photography and magnification to distinguish material structure, carving traces and accumulated surface matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of monumental size, substantial weight, complete Guanyin-Shancai-Longnü iconography and highly labour-intensive composite carving makes this a distinctive example of late-Qing Buddhist sculpture. It sits naturally at the intersection of religious art and high-level Chinese carving technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide insured shipping is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361428062538,"sku":"217","price":3795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-chinese-guanyin-late-qing-carved-bone.jpg?v=1787859702"}],"url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/collections\/chinese-buddha-statues.oembed","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}