{"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":"early-chinese-stone-bodhisattva-stele-guanyin-45cm","title":"Early Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Stele – Guanyin Attribution, 45.6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 45.6 × W 23 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e grey-green fine-grained stone, provisionally argillite \/ argillaceous siltstone | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China | \u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anjali Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Chinese Buddhist stone stele depicting a crowned Bodhisattva, probably Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), with the hands joined before the chest. The frontal composition, linear drapery and strongly weathered surface give the sculpture an archaic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Northern Dynasties date, possibly Northern Wei, 5th–6th century, remains a working attribution rather than a confirmed date. There is no dated inscription or early documented provenance. A later archaistic Chinese carving remains an important alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dense grey-green stone has a fine compact structure, layered weathering and local ochre iron-rich deposits. A simple acid test produced no visible reaction; this is only indicative and does not replace petrographic analysis. The surface shows old losses, erosion and locally fragile flaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e crowned Bodhisattva, probably Guanyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGesture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anjali mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePossible period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Dynasties \/ Northern Wei, 5th–6th century, attribution only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch private collection \/ Dutch art trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavily weathered archaeological surface with old losses and local delamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361425932618,"sku":"697","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/early-chinese-stone-bodhisattva-stele-guanyin-45cm-hand-gesture-detail-01.jpg?v=1787918008"},{"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. 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Wear is concentrated on projecting details. These observations are consistent with an older devotional or domestic object while avoiding claims that patina alone can prove chronology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with patina, small surface irregularities and normal wear. 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The slender figure is defined by a calm expression, tall headdress and long flowing robes rather than elaborate ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guanyin \/ Kwan Yin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow-cast copper alloy \/ cast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alloy is described conservatively as copper alloy\/cast metal because visual inspection alone cannot reliably distinguish brass from bronze. The figure is catalogued as vintage and probably mid-20th century rather than being given an unsupported antique attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCasting and Manufacture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is hollow-cast, a construction method widely used for Chinese devotional figures. Hollow casting by itself does not prove age: traditional core-based techniques remained in use well into the 20th century. For that reason, the date is assessed together with modelling, finishing, surface wear and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePatina and Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows warm copper-alloy tones, darker recessed areas and light wear on raised details. These variations are consistent with handling and environmental exposure over time, but patina alone is never treated as proof of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyle and Dating\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frontal composition, simplified reverse and softly modelled facial features are characteristic of later devotional production rather than high-imperial Buddhist bronze workmanship. Taken together with the casting and surface, these features support the conservative working date of \u003cstrong\u003eprobably mid-20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin is the Chinese form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Across Chinese devotional art, Guanyin appears in many forms and can be shown with different crowns, vessels, lotuses and hand gestures. This figure is catalogued simply as a standing Guanyin; there is no clear basis for a more specific “Guanyin with Child” identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with warm patina and light surface wear. The nine photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch and Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe assess small copper-alloy devotional figures by combining physical evidence with comparative experience and specialist opinion where relevant. 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