Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni, Qianlong Period (18th C.)
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Large Imperial cast & repousse gilt bronze Buddha Shakyamuni Qianlong mark and of the period 18th century. Mark reads 'Respectfully Made in the Qianlong Period of the Great Qing Dynasty' the figure seated in Dhyanasana hands in Bhumispharsha mudra with three Tibetan inscriptions around the double lotus throne and a five character Tibetan inscription at the front of the throne Guang de Fo Yon Tem Gyachen (vast intellect), 30.5 cm high
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- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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Oriental deities, bronze
- Buddha 659
- Shakyamuni 52
- Tibetan deities 132
- Oriental deities, Tibetan and Sino-Tibetan - Buddha and other deities 271
- Oriental temple dogs - fo / foo / temple dogs 213
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