{"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","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/early-chinese-stone-bodhisattva-stele-guanyin-45cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}