The Six Arms Dorje Tsundi The motif of <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/427.jpg">flying fairies</a> shown on the aureole conforms the genre of those appeared on the jade objects of the Tang dynasty( such as the <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/DSCN9712.jpg">wooden Buddha statue in National Palace Museum in Taipei</a>) . In addition, the appearance of baring the chest and exposing the arms conforms that of Buddha statues from Tibetan esoteric Buddhism. Four of the six arms of the statute are holding wheel of the law, axe, mani bead, miniature Buddha set, the other two hands making mudra of meditation. The inscriptions on the back of aureole are identified that the statue is The Six Arms Dorje Tsundi Bodhisattva. Antiquity identification evidences consist of<a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/Differential-Weathering.jpg">differential weathering</a>,<a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/Additive-Crystals.jpg"> additive crystal</a>, <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/SixE-Cleaving-Vein.jpg">cleaving vein</a>, deteriorate marking,<a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/chinese/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/Six21.jpg">dissolved pit</a> and<a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/dscn26981.jpg"> diffusive marking</a>. Considering the workmanship, the jade quality, the cultural and historical elements, this item should be one the most precious objects to collect.
Tang Dynasty,Seal of Emperor, H. 12 cm,W.10cm, D, 7cm, 1300 grams
The Tang Dynasty was an important period in the development of Chinese painting art. The painted drawing skills have been very mature.With rich colors and ornate to create the perfect visual effects, the Tang Dynasty has created various colorful painted works on different material, jade is one of them.
"Tang San Cai" is a colorful and beautiful pottery in the Tang Dynasty, tricolor glaze colors is not only three kinds! Sancai may have many different colors, because in the eyes of the Chinese people, the "three" means many, although Sancai may be advent in the Han Dynasty, "Tang San Cai" is still the most famous to the whole world.
Buddha Carving Series
<strong><em>Identification</em></strong>:
Carved with chalcedony, the object is the bodhisatta in meditation escorting with two waiters. The bodhisatta has a high comb hair, plump chest, slim waist. Sitting cross-legged on the bronze lotus seat, the bodhisatta has the left elbow slightly drooping while right elbow elevating. The head is tilted to the left with eyes slightly open to practice meditation. Although this is an buddhism artwork, the design has adopted the principle of Taoism by inlaid jade plaques with motif of dragon and tiger on both sides of the bronze base. The front side of the base has a low relief deity face The front side of the aureole has two low relief Central Asian style goddess playing lute while the back side of the aureole is the low relief statue of Buddha. Antiquity evidences include <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/chinese/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dscn0109.jpg">diffusive marking</a>, additive crystal and differential weathering.
Tang Dynasty,Jade Bell, H.20cm
<strong><em>Identification</em></strong>:
Vajra bell adder of Tantric Buddhism, introduced into China from India, Buddhist monasteries popular in all parts of the country, especially the prevalence of Tibet, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan and other provinces.
This vajra jade bell is constituted by three parts, the bell, the handle and the clapper. The Vajra bell carved with the edge of the top and the whole body are decorated with exquisite chrysanthemum and lotus pattern and prayer beads pattern. Bell handle carved on both sides of the Bodhisattva heads in the middle of the bell handle, the top is an open work structure.
The carving decoration with the style of the Tang Dynasty, it has antiquity of evidences of cleaving veins, diffusive markings, additive crystals and calcification. With mastery workmanship, this Tang Dynasty jade Vajra bell is one of the best collections of its kind.
Tang Dynasty,Jade Bell, H.20cm
<strong><em>Identification</em></strong>:
Vajra bell adder of Tantric Buddhism, introduced into China from India, Buddhist monasteries popular in all parts of the country, especially the prevalence of Tibet, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan and other provinces.
This vajra jade bell is constituted by three parts, the bell, the handle and the clapper. The Vajra bell carved with the edge of the top and the whole body are decorated with exquisite chrysanthemum and lotus pattern and prayer beads pattern. Bell handle carved on both sides of the Bodhisattva heads in the middle of the bell handle, the top is an open work structure.
The carving decoration with the style of the Tang Dynasty, it has antiquity of evidences of cleaving veins, diffusive markings, additive crystals and calcification. With mastery workmanship, this Tang Dynasty jade Vajra bell is one of the best collections of its kind.
Tang Dynasty(AD618-907) Jade Beauty , H.22.5cm
<strong><em>Identification</em></strong>:
Carved with yellow tone jade, this beauty has quite similar appearance as <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/TangLady.jpg">the color wood beauty statue of the National Palace Museum in Taipei</a>.In addition, the hair style is similar to that of the one of the lady of the<a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/20130527_0371.jpg"> Tang painting</a>.Antiquity evidences include calcification, cleaving vein and <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/dscn2766.jpg">diffusive marking</a>.
Tang dynasty, Jade Toad, H. 10cm, L.19cm.
<strong><em>Identification</em></strong>:
Carved with three legs and a horn on the head, this is the legendary auspicious animal whose mouth contain a corn carrying the meaning of wealth. On the body, water wave and fire motifs. Antiquity evidences include dissolved pits,<a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/TangtoadAdditiveCrystal.jpg"> additive crystal</a>, <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/TangtoadDiffusiveMarking.jpg">diffusive marking</a>, <a href="http://www.exoticjades.com/wp-content/uploads/TangtoadCleavingVein.jpg">cleaving vein </a>and calcification.
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