Buddhist deity sculptures - Wood, Bone - China - 20th century

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Three Chinese wooden Buddhist deity sculptures with bone inlays (teeth and eyes), dating from the 1900s to 1950s, each H 31 cm, W 14 cm, D 12 cm, in good condition and authentic originals.

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Chinese Buddhist deity sculpture, wood carving 1900s. With bone accents (teeth and eyes) inlaid into the dark wood.

Good conditions, wear from long exposure and time.

Period: 1900 - 1950

Dimensions: H 31 cm

Conditions: medium good, wear from exposure, and some aging wood expansion fractures.
Please see photos.

We have a collection of 18 sculptures for sale. They will all be auctioned.

1. a standing Buddhist monk accompanied by a dog.

2. a wise man or deity holding peaches, with a monkey by his side

3. a standing Buddha holding a staff with a ruyi scepter tip, with a deer by his feet. The scepter got broken so needs fixing, or it can be removed and replaced.

The following applies to shipping: we package our items as carefully as possible, and are not responsible for damage caused by carriers during transport. Therefore, any damage is not eligible for (full or partial) compensation. We also do not reimburse loss of items during transport.

Chinese Buddhist deity sculpture, wood carving 1900s. With bone accents (teeth and eyes) inlaid into the dark wood.

Good conditions, wear from long exposure and time.

Period: 1900 - 1950

Dimensions: H 31 cm

Conditions: medium good, wear from exposure, and some aging wood expansion fractures.
Please see photos.

We have a collection of 18 sculptures for sale. They will all be auctioned.

1. a standing Buddhist monk accompanied by a dog.

2. a wise man or deity holding peaches, with a monkey by his side

3. a standing Buddha holding a staff with a ruyi scepter tip, with a deer by his feet. The scepter got broken so needs fixing, or it can be removed and replaced.

The following applies to shipping: we package our items as carefully as possible, and are not responsible for damage caused by carriers during transport. Therefore, any damage is not eligible for (full or partial) compensation. We also do not reimburse loss of items during transport.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bone, Wood
Height
31 cm
Width
14 cm
Title of artwork
Buddhist deity sculptures
Depth
12 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
2154
Objects sold
95.92%
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