Limestone Bodhisattva Head
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Circa: 550-577. H: 14". Finely carved limestone Bodhisattva with high crown and fine details.The Northern Qi Dynasty traditional Chinese was one of the Northern dynasties of Chinese history and ruled northern China from 550 to 577.The Northern Qi Dynasty was the successor state of the Xianbei state of Eastern Wei, as Eastern Wei's paramount general Gao Huan was succeeded by his sons Gao Cheng and Gao Yang, who took the throne from Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei in 550 and established Northern Qi as its Emperor Wenxuan. As Northern Qi was plagued by violent and/or incompetent emperors (Emperor Wenxuan, Emperor Wucheng, and Gao Wei), corrupt officials, and deteriorating armie . Bodhisattva not only embodies the great compassion, but also delays the attainment of Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. This piece is a fine example of the combination of aesthetic quality and spiritual character.
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Limestone Bodhisattva Head
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