1123701

Graceful Chinese Stone Carving Standing #1123701

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Graceful Chinese Stone Carving Standing #1123701
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The antique we present for you is a piece of elaborate Kwan-yin statue standing on base carved with limestone in China.Kwan Yin became the goddess of compassion, or 'she who hears the cries of the world,' and her message spread beyond the Chinese Buddhist community. Today she is known by many names in many countries. Because of her popularity, she is depicted in hundreds of ways. Most often shown as a slim and graceful barefoot woman dressed in flowing white robes, she is the embodiment of empathy, unconditional love, and perfect compassion. This stone sculpture's carving is quite advanced.It was clearly carved by a very skilled carver.A fine acquisition for an advanced collector of Asian Art,or simply a stunning artistic enhancement for a fine home. Stone carving about Buddhism in China has a long history since Buddhism reached China first through the Silk Road that had started as a great trading route in the mid of the Former Han period.Stone carving art of Budda reached respectively into its tops at the North Wei and Tang Dynasty.The famous four great caves were to be carven during the times via the efforts of many people.
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<tr><td>Condition:old</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:late qing dynasty</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:18.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:7.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Graceful Chinese Stone Carving Standing</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York</td></tr>
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