Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850

This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. The only Buddhist divinity revered as both a bodhisattva and a Buddha, Maitreya is prophesied to return to Earth some time in the distant future and continue the historic Buddha's teachings of the Dharma. Like the historic Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya is a compassionate being devoted to showing the path to enlightenment. Carved in the style of sixth century Chinese statuary...

Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...

A 19th century antique stone Buddha, weighing 23 lbs, depicting a young Shakyamuni. His full, rounded face—typical of the Tang Dynasty style—bears downcast eyes beneath high-arched b...

Material : marble 58,5 cm high 50,5 cm wide and 24 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra 19th century Weight: 49,75 kgs Or...