Buddha head from the 6th century. China, Qing dynasty, ca. 479-502

Buddha head from the 6th century. China, Qing dynasty, ca. 479-502.
Stone sculpture on wooden base.
Attached certificate of authenticity issued by Ming Gallery, Louisville, Kentuky.
Measurements: 25 x 15 x 14 cm; 35 x 15 x 14 x 14 cm (pedestal).

Head of Buddha in carved stone identified by several lakshana or specific symbolic signs of the plastic representation of buddhas and bodhisattvas of sacred meaning, such as the eyelids rolled up, symbol of spiritual concentration and also of purity, for its similarity with the petals of the lotus. Her serene face is completed by a sketched smile, symbol of balance and serenity, characteristic of a perfect being. Finally we also see the elongated earlobes, which allude to the large earrings worn by members of the upper classes and represent the concepts of greatness, nobility and wisdom.