TANG DYNASTY SANDSTONE MINERAL COLOR GUANYIN...

Updated September 15, 2026

BODHISATTVA HEAD. <br>H:48cm (18.90in) H:28cm (11.02in) This is a fragmented head sculpture of Avalokite?vara Bodhisattva carved from yellow sandstone of Tang Dynasty. It wears a tall elaborate crown with intricate 3D flame scroll patterns, with remaining original red and green mineral pigment traces. Its layered hair texture is distinct and smooth, with urna on forehead. It has gentle round-square face, slender half-closed eyes, soft smooth eyebrow lines, straight nose and restrained peaceful lip lines, embodying tranquil merciful aura. It fully presents the graceful, rounded artistic charm of prosperous Tang Dynasty sculpture. The solid primitive sandstone body bears mild vicissitudinous stone texture, with naturally weathered original colored layers remaining after thousand-year erosion. Despite body fragmentary condition, it retains complete graceful facial spiritual charm. As a classic relic of grotto temple sculpture from Southwest China in Tang Dynasty, it owns outstanding value for space display and religious art collection. <br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, associati

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