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What are the different types of Buddha statues?
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Most ritual figures depict the Buddha in one of three postures: seated, standing, or reclining. Differences in expression, hand gesture (mudras), and accompanying objects can reveal the figure’s place of origin as well as the particular Buddhist teaching depicted. Such Buddha figures are rendered in a variety of media depending on regional art traditions and intended use, ranging from carved stone to cast bronze to lacquered bamboo.
PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
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Petite Greenery Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, our petite greenery stones evoke the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
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Stone
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
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Willow, Bentwood
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
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Wood
Small Travertine Cube Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
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Travertine
Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Bowls
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Rattan
Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
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Porcelain
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Milky White Glazed Cloud Garden Stool
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
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Jade Lacquer Chinese Dowry Cabinet, 19th Century
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Black Slate Chinese Herdsman's Coffer, c. 1880s
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