G206

Buddha

#3

Buddha #3

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Chinese Buddhist Art

Cave temple:

云冈 Complex: 53 sanctuaries

龙门 Complex: 2300 sanctuaries

北齐观音

Hollandaise

• Chinese: triangular pendant

• Central Asia: pearl cabochon

• Became standard appearance - growing devotion to Acalokiteshvara (2nd half 6th c)

• Jewel might refer to Lotus Sutra 

北齐菩萨

Velouté

• Big and small statues both have two scarf bands extending from each side of the breast?

隋唐菩萨

Velouté

• Swirl-like drapery between legs?

• More layers and complex clothing comparing to 北齐？

东魏佛像

Hollandaise

• From a Larger Stele