**Originally Listed At $1500**

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to early 20th century CE. A pleasing stone head of Buddha with a serene facial expression, tightly curled hair nodes rising to a rounded ushnisha, heavily laden downcast meditative eyes, a noble nose, elongated earlobes, and gently smiling heart-shaped lips - clearly a visage that could inspire hours peaceful meditation. Size: 5.8" W x 8.5" H (14.7 cm x 21.6 cm); 11.1" H (28.2 cm) on included custom stand.

The head of the Buddha is perhaps the most significant element of the deity as it represents the immense body of knowledge and wisdom of Buddha along with the tranquil nature that emanates from its expression. A peaceful countenance with a flame Ushnisha symbolizing the wisdom and knowledge acquired after attaining enlightenment, and prominent elongated ears, a physical feature symbolic of the Buddha's time as a prince when he wore elaborate ear ornaments to demonstrate wealth and prosperity. Of course, the prince stopped wearing them when he left the palace to become an ascetic; however, his earlobes remained stretched signifying a renunciation of the material world. Furthermore, the curled, short hair of the Buddha signifies his nobility.

Provenance: private Centennial, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in 2008

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#174168

Fragment of a larger piece. Losses to lower lobes of ears and chipping to bottom of neck and peripheries. Light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, very nice with earthen deposits throughout.