Zitan statue - Shakyamuni God -
20th century
This extraordinarily carved Shakyamuni statue is made from premium
quality zitan. Shakyamuni Buddha is the historical personage called
the Buddha, or Enlightened One. To carve something this familiar
requires special talent from a craftsman only good at interpreting
messages and pictures of Shakyamuni but also good at working with
the zitan. We believe there is only one other Shakyamuni of this
quality in existence today, made for a famous Peking Opera artist
- a Buddhist and a master in martial arts. The craftsman who produced
this Shakyamuni statue has won numerous awards in South East Asia,
and is known widely known among Zitan experts.The waiting period
for his work is typically one to two years. A piece like this Shakyamuni
statue typically takes him 2 to 3 months to complete. This piece
is extremely complex and required an extraordinary amount of intricate
work. The entire statue is carved with numerous low reliefs; the
pearl strands worn by Shakyamuni are not only around the neck, but
also the wrists, hands, arms, legs and ankles. The crown worn by
Skakyamuni has carvings of jewels, each jewel symmetrically positioned.
The stand the statue sits on is also fully decorated with pearl
carvings. The statue is of very high artistic value and exudes enlightenment
and peace. The magnificence of Chinese woodwork carvings is fully
manifest through the superb workmanship and the most precious hardwood
zitan. Base Diameter: 7.87"; Height: 12.60"; Weight: 6 pounds. Currently
on consignment sale with Ichiban Antiques.
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