Camphor wood gilded | Tang Buddha statue specifications: 25*19.5*61cm 8340g With the rise of Mahayana Buddhism, sculptured Buddha statues became popular. There are many Buddha heads among the Buddha statues. The Buddha heads are an irrefutable symbol of beauty in Buddhist art. Th

camphor wood gilding | Tang Buddha head statue

Specifications: 25*19.5*61cm 8340g

With the rise of Mahayana Buddhism, sculptured Buddha statues became popular. There are many Buddha heads among the Buddha statues. The Buddha heads are an irrefutable symbol of beauty in Buddhist art. There are quite a few Buddha head statues in existence, and their spans of history, material types, plastic art styles, etc. are also relatively large. They may be solemn and elegant, with the corners of their lips pursed, showing infinite compassion for the world; they may be free and peaceful, with their eyebrows lowered and their heads lowered, as if they had picked up a lotus flower in the vast world of mortals.

The ancient Buddha statues are kind and solemn, expressing the aesthetic sentiment of kindness, grace and tranquility. sculpture faces are difficult to carve, and it is even more difficult to integrate into a specific theme. Therefore, the Buddha's head often becomes the most artistic part of the entire Buddha statue. These compassionate or peaceful Buddha heads are not only a collection of the wishes of believers for thousands of years, but also the pinnacle of sculpture technology at that time.

This imitation of a Buddha statue from the Tang Dynasty has a full head shape, a majestic carved crown, a open face plump, a kind charm, and an elastic contour line on the cheek. This elasticity is based on realism rather than Northern Qi In the Tang Dynasty, the fullness and strength were between plumpness and fatness. A dynasty that valued fatness for beauty would naturally not be too thin when it came to Buddha statues.

The domineering appearance of the open face is self-evident. The bridge of the nose is straight, the eyebrows are high and raised, the small mouth is shallow and elastic, the lines of the mouth are tight and full, the eyes are lowered, overlooking all living beings, majestic and dare not look sideways, but with dignity mercy. At this time, the statue changed from a smiling expression to a quiet and mysterious state of contemplation. Pay more attention to the expression of introspective temperament. Regardless of the facial features and expression of the statue, they all reflect the characteristics of the statues of the Tang Dynasty.

This Buddha head follows the sculpture model of Buddha statues in the Tang Dynasty, that is, the Buddha statue should have the standard of "good appearance", and several characteristics of good appearance are deliberately depicted. Using round carving, line carving, and other techniques, the carving is extremely fine, the lines are smooth, the overall face is upright and beautiful, the is solemn and quiet, the expression is tranquil, and it is full of Zen charm. The shaping and expression of the facial features are completely in line with the aesthetics of the Han Chinese. Its solemn and special meaning is painted with gilt paint, which adds to the ancient and calm atmosphere. It is a rare choice for a Zen space.

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