◉ Thank you for viewing. Grateful for your patronage! Please read the "Profile" before purchasing. ♦️ Limited-time significant price down from 10/9 to 10/13 ¥368,000 -> ¥185,000 -> ¥150,000 ※※※ ⭕️ Important notes for transactions * Prices will fluctuate depending on market prices, appraisals, and valuations. * Please provide your desired price when making a price negotiation request in the comments. * We will accept price reductions within a reasonable range. ※※※ ◉ Product Description The item for sale is a "Stone Buddha/Bodhisattva Standing Statue" from the Northern Wei to Sui and Tang dynasties, dating back approximately 1100-1600 years, from the Northern Wei period in Pingcheng, Northern and Southern Dynasties, China. It has an overwhelming presence, weighing nearly 50kg. Although there is age-related weathering and some repairs to the upper right corner, the overall condition is very good. This is a valuable historical artwork, a temple-released stone Buddha, suitable for a family treasure or museum. ⚫︎ Reference photo 20 is a "Stone Buddha in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum" from the same period. ※ Dimensions: Approximately 80x29.5x10cm (height x width x depth) ※ Weight: Approximately 48.5kg ※ Due to the weight and size, it will be shipped via Yamato Transport or Sagawa Express Takkyubin with careful packaging. ● A masterpiece stone Buddha niche from the early Tang dynasty (late period) With its rounded face, slender waist, and the depiction of the body through the thin clothing, it is said to be a representative work of the early Tang dynasty (late period), which completed the realistic expression of Tang dynasty sculpture that digested the Indian style. ● Buddhist statue art of the Tang dynasty The Tang dynasty is historically divided into four periods: "Early Tang," "Flourishing Tang," "Middle Tang," and "Late Tang." During the Early and Flourishing Tang periods, the sculptural style flourished, and many exceptional works of art were produced, brimming with vitality, making it a special period in Chinese art history. ● Early Tang style The Early Tang Buddhist statue style is a further refinement of the previous style, characterized by a plump physique, harmonious expressions, realistic modeling, and soft drapery. Buddhism was transmitted to Japan via China and the Korean Peninsula, and Buddhist statues were also made. However, during the Asuka period, which was not long after its introduction, the statues were limited to Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya Bodhisattva, and Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. ※ Requests ● Product valuation and price There is no fixed price for old items with history, and the acquisition routes and prices vary. The value of an item differs from person to person. We set the price based on the acquisition price, market value, and condition. Request... Please do not ignore or disregard responses to comment access.