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A RARE AND IMPORTANT WHITE MARBLE BUDDHIST TRIAD STELE OF MANJUSHRI, TANG DYNASTY
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2025年10月16日 开拍
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China, 618-907. Of rectangular form, carved within an arched niche in deep relief with Manjushri (Wenshu) seated in royal ease above a tall lotus socle, flanked by a pair of ferocious lions guarding his pedestal, one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other resting on her left knee, the serene face with heavy-lidded eyes and full lips, the hair arranged in a high chignon, and crowned with a foliate tiara. The deity is attended by Samantabhadra (Puxian) and Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), each standing on a lotus pedestal, backed by worshipers, the surrounding surface richly incised with linework evoking flames. Provenance: From the Estate of Edith and Joel Frankel, New York, USA, and thence by descent in the family. The wooden base with an old price tag, stating $25,000 or c. EUR 45,000 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing, assuming that this was taken into the gallery inventory before 2005). E & J Frankel was a major New York gallery specializing in Asian Art since 1967. Run by Edith (1939-2012) and Joel Frankel (1937-2018), it was one of the oldest galleries in the United States focusing exclusively on Asian art. Leaders in their field, the Frankels traveled the world in search of Asian art treasures and educated the general public about their shared passion. Their gallery on Madison Avenue in New York City became a local institution, best known for its regular schedule of innovative thematic exhibitions, and frequently visited by the biggest names in the field, such as Eskenazi, Ellsworth, Junkunc, and the Alsdorfs.Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, natural imperfections, scattered scratches and nicks, encrustations, chips, small losses, signs of weathering and erosion, the lower section with old repairs.Dimensions: Size 46 x 43 cm (excl. stand), 51 x 47 cm (incl. stand)With a fitted hardwood stand, dating from the first half of the 20th century. (2)Of the many deities that played a role in Chinese Buddhism, Manjushri (in Chinese, Wenshu), the bodhisattva of wisdom, is among the most appealing. One of the three most important bodhisattvas in East Asia, Manjushri is said to have originated in China from the mountains associated with Mount Wutai, a famous Buddhist monastic center. He was worshiped in China as the embodiment of knowledge and the guardian of sacred doctrines. Usually presented as a youthful, bejeweled prince, he is often shown seated on the back of a lion, and carries a book of truth and a sword that cuts through the darkness of ignorance.Literature comparison:Compare a related limestone stele depicting Manjushri and Samantabhadra atop their mounts, 43.2 x 54.6 cm, dated 742, in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number AC1998.83.1. Compare a related larger stone niche of a Buddha triad, dated to the Tang dynasty, 8th century, 105.7 cm high, from the Baoqing Temple, Xi'an, and now in the Kyushu National Museum. See also a marble statue of Manjushri dated to the Tang dynasty in the Beilin Museum, Xi'an.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1 April 2019, lot 3015Estimate: HKD 500,000 or approx. EUR 60,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A rare limestone 'Buddhist triad' stele, Tang dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of carving with similar arched niche and draped lotus socle. Note the much smaller size (26.4 cm) and different stone.

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