Sculpture/Artifacts
The plaster statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sitting in Pakistan in the third century
This statue, known as the seated statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, was made in the 3rd to 4th century AD and originated from Pakistan. It is currently housed in the Jingci Art Museum and is made of plaster material. This sitting Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva wears a tall Tibetan style crown on his head, earrings hanging from his earlobes, his eyes slightly closed, and he meditates with a calm and relaxed facial expression, showcasing the unique charm of the plaster statue.
Shale statue of Shakyamuni half body from Peshawar, Pakistan in the third century
The half body statue of Buddha, made of shale in the 2nd and 3rd centuries, originated from Peshawar and is currently housed in the National Museum of Pakistan. Shakyamuni was like turning a wheel with both hands, wearing a huge bun on his head. He has regular facial features, a high nose, deep eyes, and a small beard on his lips. Wearing a robe with exposed right shoulder, the folds are very smooth. Strong in physique, it is the pinnacle of the Jiandala statue.
Statue of Bodhisattva Half Body during the Northern Wei Dynasty
The statue is named a half body statue of a Bodhisattva and was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty. The site in front of the Yungang Grottoes was unearthed in 992 and collected by the Yungang Research Institute.
Statue of the Virgin Mary in Kitt Lake Village, Russia during the Tsarist period
Colorful statue of the Virgin Mary of Lake Kitt. This Marian pillar was erected in the middle of the village green space around 1770. The sage stood with his hands clasped together on half of the globe, which was entwined by a snake.
The marble statue of Venus de Milos from the ancient Roman Empire period
The Venus de Milos, also known as the Broken Arm Venus, was discovered on Milos Island in 1820 and immediately caused a sensation throughout Europe. It was contested by several countries, and the arms of the sculpture were unfortunately destroyed during the chaos. After many twists and turns, it was finally purchased by France as a birthday gift to King Louis XVIII of France, who then gave it to the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. From then on, Venus became a broken arm goddess. However, the lost arms instead interpret a flawed beauty.
During the Tang Dynasty, the white stone sculpture "Changyang Taizun Stone Statue" was created
The Changyang Taizun stone statue was first carved in the seventh year of the Tang Kaiyuan era (719 AD) and is a precious resource for studying Taoism, ancient sculpture, and calligraphy art. The statue is made of white stone, one meter high, dressed in court attire, wearing a crown, with one hand supporting the knee and the other holding a belt, sitting on a stone seat with a dignified expression and smooth clothing patterns. Fuxi is one meter tall, with a bun on his head and curly long hair draped over his shoulders. He is wearing a shoulder and apron connected by leaves, holding the Bagua Taiji diagram in his hand, symbolizing Fuxi's creation of the Book of Changes.
Bronze Dragon Statue in Hue Royal City, Vietnam
The dragon of the inner city of Hue, Vietnam The bronze dragon was cast in 1842 and is located in front of the Yueshi Hall in Da Nei Fu, Hue City, Vietnam. The bronze dragon was cast in front of the Shunhua Imperial City in 1842.
Japanese Heian period woodcarving 'Shintoism'
God is the name of a deity related to the traditional Shinto religion in Japan. It is said that they were originally created for the Usa Hachiman Shrine in Oita, Kyushu. The Usa Hachiman Shrine has four main deities: Himeji Daisen, who helps those engaged in agriculture and sea travel; The legendary Emperor Chongjun of the 5th century was deified as the Divine Hachiman; Empress Jin Gu; And the deity of Kawahara Mountain who helped copper miners. The identities of these two characters are not yet clear, but they belong to a larger group that includes at least three other deities. The wooden carvings were first collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Buddhist Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva clay sculpture
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, a Buddhist bodhisattva name, is a transliteration of the Sanskrit K ṣ itigarbha, transliterated as "Qichadi Lianpo". In the Ten Wheel Sutra of Ksitigarbha, it is said that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is "as calm and composed as the earth, and as deep and secret as a secret treasure, hence its name. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is an important Bodhisattva in Buddhist tradition, revered as the savior and protector of sentient beings. His full name is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, also known as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva King or Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva King. He is considered the ruler of hell, with the mission of protecting sentient beings and saving the souls. With infinite compassion and wisdom, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva promises not to retreat from the suffering of sentient beings until they are all liberated from the cycle of suffering.
The Divine Wood Statue of Shintoism in Japan
This sculpture represents a god of Shintoism, produced during the Heian period in Japan (794-1185). It is carved from a piece of wood and represents the image of a courtier during the Heian period. At that time, the royal family was endowed with divinity, to the extent that some nobles were deified and revered as gods after their death. This sculpture measures 53.3 x 47 cm and was purchased from the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1978.
Ming Dynasty gilded bronze Buddha statue of Medicine Buddha
This Buddha statue is currently housed in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in the United States. This Medicine Buddha statue can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty in the 16th or 17th century and was auctioned at Christie's in Paris in 2022.
18th century Chinese gold-plated bronze statue of Bodhisattva
Maitreya Buddha Stele
This is an artwork created in 563 AD and is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Although this work is relatively small in scale, its exquisite carvings showcase the complete image found on larger Buddha statues. In addition to the Maitreya statue in the center, the engraved halo, and the bodhisattvas on both sides, flying heavens and dragons also appear on the flame shaped mandalas at the top and bottom. The back of the stone tablet is engraved with a 69 character inscription, which records the name of the donor who commissioned the production of this work and dedicated it in 563.
The stone carved Buddha statue on the pagoda is located in Kathmandu, Nepal
The four Buddha statues carved on the pagoda are located in a temple in the Swayambunat complex in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and were built in the 16th century. The architectural complex of Swayambunat includes a pagoda, various temples and shrines, as well as Tibetan monasteries, museums, and libraries.
The statue of Gandhara Buddha Head from the fourth century Gandhara civilization
This Chinese cultural relic is a sculpture called "Gandarafo Head", which was created between 300-399 AD. This sculpture is currently housed in the National Museum of the Netherlands. The characteristics of this sculpture are the raised or bun on the head (ushnisha) and the raised point on the forehead (urna), which are standard features of Buddhism. The wavy hair combed back from the face is a characteristic of the Gandhara Buddha statue. In the early decades of the 1st century AD, the first batch of Buddha statues began to emerge. The dimensions of this sculpture are 24.0 centimeters high, 15.0 centimeters wide, and 11.8 centimeters deep.
Shanru Dragon King Stone Statue
Shanru Dragon King, also known as Shannu Dragon King, is one of the eight Dragon Kings in Japanese mythology - Rain God Dragon. According to legend, the monk Konghai brought about the appearance of the benevolent Dragon King during a famous rain seeking competition in 824 AD. This statue is located at Longquan Temple on Mount Daifeng in Japan.
Buddhist Gatekeeper Stone Statue
The statue of the gatekeeper god from the 8th century is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This type of statue is usually located at the entrance of Buddhist cave sanctuaries and temple complexes, with the purpose of obstructing any forces opposing Buddhist thought. Therefore, they are vividly depicted as energetic postures, threatening facial expressions, exaggerated muscle structures, and ready to face all threats. The basic posture of this rare Tang Dynasty work, with its surrealism and complete plasticity, represents a style that had a huge impact on the Buddhist guardian image carved during the Kamakura period in Japan (1185-1333).
Nirvana Buddha statue
Nirvana Buddha is a Buddha statue depicting the Buddha's entry and death, also known as Sleeping Buddha, Sleeping Buddha, or Sleeping Buddha. It is manifested in the form of a Buddha statue depicting the appearance of Shakyamuni entering and disappearing.
Colorful glazed statue of Wei Tuo painted in the Ming Dynasty
This artifact is a Bodhisattva named "Weituo", a statue from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. This ceramic artifact is currently housed in the National Museum of Scotland. The prototype of Weituotian is Shijiantuotian, the son of Brahmanism's Great Self in Heaven. Shijiantuo has over twenty names. In addition to Shijiantuo, common ones include Kumaraj, Kajiya, Shanfan, Nengzhou, and the Six Faced Child. The common image is a two armed young male war god, and there are also six sided images.
Standing Arhat, a statue in the Song Dynasty
This Chinese cultural relic is a sculpture named "Upright Arhat", which is a Chinese work in the 6th century AD. This sculpture is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States.
19th century Japanese ivory root sculpture "Mother of Ghosts Capturing Ghosts"
This artifact is an ivory root sculpture called "Ghost Mother Capturing Ghosts", created by a Japanese artist in the 19th century. This is a small Japanese root knot sculpture, usually made of ivory, used to decorate and secure the waistband of a kimono. It is currently housed at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This piece depicts a ghost mother catching a ghost with a hat. Guizimu is a deity in traditional Chinese culture, believed to be the god who drives away ghosts. His image is usually depicted as a agile warrior holding a sword, with a stern face, chasing or capturing demons.
Limestone relief Buddha statues from the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century
Buddha seated statue, produced in the late 19th century
This piece is made of gold-plated bronze and measures approximately 53.3 centimeters in size. This work was created by an unknown Thai artist in the late 19th century. This Buddha statue depicts the Buddha dressed in the attire of a prince, sitting on a carpet on a beautiful throne. This depiction became widely circulated after King Rama I (reigned 1782-1809) defeated the Burmese invasion and established the Chakri dynasty that ruled present-day Thailand. In 1917, this sculpture was collected at the Mia Museum. This is the first Asian art piece to enter the museum's collection.
Poseidon, the ancient Greek sea king, is depicted in blue bronze with a full body
Poseidon (Greek: ∋οσειδῶν, English: Poseidon) is a Greek mythological sea god and one of the twelve Olympian gods. He was also the god in charge of horses. Legend has it that he gave humans the first horse, which was a golden chariot driven by a white horse. He was the brother of Zeus and Hades. Poseidon's image is usually described as a strong man wearing a sea god robe, holding a trident. He is in charge of the ocean, waves, marine life, and navigation, possessing strong power and the ability to control the ocean.
Marble bust of the ancient Greek god Hercules
Hercules (Ancient Greek: Ἡρακλῆς, Modern Greek: Iraklis, English: Heracles, also translated as Heracles, Heracles, Hercules, Hercules) is the greatest hero and demigod in ancient Greek mythology. After birth, he was initially named Alcides. The son of King Zeus and Alcmene, born with infinite strength.
The sculpture of "Terpsichore" (Goddess of Song and Dance)
Terpsichore "is an ancient Roman statue. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore is one of the nine Muses and the goddess of dance and choir. Her name comes from ancient Greek, meaning 'joy of dance'. She is usually depicted sitting, holding strings, and accompanying dancers and choirs with her music. This statue is currently housed in the Vatican Museums in Italy.
The statue of King Vishnu
This model depicts Visravana, also known as the Heavenly King, in Japan. In Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is one of the Four Heavenly Kings and is often depicted as a deity protecting Buddhism and the Buddhist world. This sculpture is currently located at the Guimet Museum in France.
Statue of Ar é thuse's Nymphe
This sculpture was created by Claude Poirier (1656-1729) and is known as the 'Nymphe of Ar é thuse'. It is made of marble, with a height of 0.99 meters, a length of 1.66 meters, and a width of 0.68 meters. This sculpture is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. This sculpture was created between 1706 and 1711 and is exhibited alongside Jacques Prou's sculpture Amphitrite. In Greek and Roman mythology, Nymphes (fairies or nymphs) usually reside in mountains, forests, and rivers.
Roman marble statue of Hera Borgese
This statue represents the goddess of love Aphrodite, originating from MonteCalvo in the 2nd century AD, and is currently housed in the Nie Karlsberg Sculpture Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. This sculpture is a Roman marble replica of a classical Greek bronze statue.
The Egyptian statue of Horus from the Roman period, known as the "Horus Sitting Statue"
This artifact, named the "Horus Sitting Statue," is a limestone sculpture depicting Horus dressed in Roman military uniform. It was made around the 1st to 2nd century AD and is currently housed in the British Museum. The arm of the sculpture has been lost, and there was originally a crown on top of the head, which may have been made of other materials. The details of the feathers on the falcon's head are finely crafted, and the eyes are humanoid with the pupils depicted. The feathers of the falcon god also serve as scales for the carapace, with its sleeves ending below the shoulders.
The marble statue "Weeping Angel" created by William Wetmore Stoy
The Weeping Angel "is a sculpture created by American sculptor William Wetmore Storey in 1894 for the grave of his wife, Emmeline Storey, in the Protestant cemetery in Rome. The full name given to it by William Wetmore Stoy is' The Sad Angel Weeps on the Demolished Altar of Life '. This is Stori's last important work before his death, one year after his wife passed away. The Metropolitan Magazine, published in 1896, documented the creation process of this statue: according to this account, the death of his wife had such a great impact on Stori that he lost interest in sculpture.
Statue of Aphrodite of Syracuse
This statue is made of Parian marble, 1.8 meters high, and can be traced back to the second century AD. The sculpture initially lacked a head, neck, and right arm, and was later created by sculptor Antonio Canova
Statue of Ganesha, the dancing elephant head god
This statue was made in North India around 750 AD, and the elephant headed god Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hinduism. He is the son of Parvati, revered as the Lord of the Beginning, as well as the creator and remover of obstacles. The statue is currently housed in the British Museum.
The sandstone statue of the Aztec civilization, "Sitting Mithrant Kutli"
The statue of Mithrant Kutli, the Aztec god of death, is currently housed in the British Museum in London. This statue is carved from sandstone, which has not been found in the highlands of Mexico and may have been collected and transported from the coastal areas of the Gulf in northern Mexico. The back of this statue is engraved with three pictographic characters: 'Two skulls',' Five vultures', and 'Four houses'. Mithrant Kutli is the god of death in Aztec mythology, often depicted as a figure with a skull face.
Buddha's seated statue from the 2nd to 3rd century AD
This Buddha statue may have been made in the Gandhara region (now Pakistan) in the 2nd to 3rd century AD. The height of this Buddha statue is 95 centimeters, the width is 53 centimeters, and the diameter is 24 centimeters. This Buddha statue depicts the Buddha sitting and preaching. The Buddha's gesture is very special. This gesture, also known as the clay jar or the Dharma wheel, reveals that the Buddha is telling a sermon, explaining the four noble truths of human existence and the path to enlightenment. This statue is currently located in the British Museum.
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