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Bronze and Gold Leaf
Bodhisattva Statue
China, early 20th century
Detailed Bodhisattva statue, created in China during the early 1900s, retaining traces of its original gold leaf.
The Bodhisattva sits in meditation with finely detailed robes, reflecting spiritual devotion and artistic refinement.
Such figures were created for temples or private altars, embodying the enduring role of Buddhist sculpture in early 20th-century Chinese culture.
Product Details
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: China
Material: Bronze with traces of original gold leaf
Height: 36cm
Length: 21cm
Width: 19,5cm
Condition: Good, with surface wear and patina consistent with age; remnants of gilding visible
The History of Bodhisattva
The concept of the Bodhisattva emerged in early Mahayana Buddhism as an enlightened being who delays final liberation in order to aid all sentient life.
While rooted in Indian tradition, the Bodhisattva ideal spread widely across East Asia, inspiring rich artistic traditions in China.
From the Tang dynasty onward, Bodhisattvas were depicted in bronze, stone, and wood, embodying compassion, wisdom, and protection. By the 20th century, such figures remained central in both temple settings and private devotion.
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