Exceptional stone carving of Buddha, representing balance and serenity, with detailed clothing in bas-relief from the Tang Dynasty.

Stone Carved Buddha

China

This stone Buddha sculpture, made during the Tang Dynasty, features a standing posture associated with the Abhaya Mudra, a symbol of peace and blessings.

The work stands out for the serenity of its expression and the precision of the incised folds in the clothing. Its style is reminiscent of the famous carvings of the Longmen Grottoes in Henan.

It is an outstanding piece, both for its artistic quality and its historical relevance.

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Description

Exceptional stone carving of Buddha. The roundness and balance of the forms, as well as the serene expression of the face, stand out. His standing posture represents joy, victory, and triumph over worldly temptations; he is in the Abhaya Mudra, associated with peace and blessings. The folds of the garment are incised in low relief.

During the Tang Dynasty, Buddhist art became more realistic and expressive. The Buddha sculptures reflect a greater attention to detail, proportions, and facial expressions.
This piece is stylistically similar to the Buddhist carvings in the Longmen Grottoes, near Luoyang in Henan Province.
On an iron support.

Condition: Very good condition, minor interventions (very specific)

STONE-CARVED BUDDHA. TANG DYNASTY
China (618-907)

Restoration status

The piece is in very good condition, with only minor, localized restoration interventions.

Historical context

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Buddhist art in China reached a high level of realism and expressiveness, reflecting a greater attention to detail and emotion in the sculptures. The Longmen Grottoes, near Luoyang, became key artistic centers where new sculptural forms were developed. This piece represents the spiritual and cultural flourishing of Buddhism in imperial China.