California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3158 
A LIMESTONE CARVED BODHISATTVA STELE    隋/唐 石灰岩雕菩薩立像石碑


  • Dimension: Height: 21 3/4 in (55.2 cm) Width: 10 3/4 in (27.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4500
  • Estimate To: $8500

The stele depicting a bodhisattva standing upon a lotus stand, wearing long and diaphanous robes and tied into circular ornament on the stomach. His face with benevolent expression, wearing elaborate crown and backed by a circular mandorla. To his bottom left a carved mythical beast with hind legs and tail pointing upward, emanating a lotus flower pedestal from its mouth and supporting the bodhisattva. Sui/Tang Dynasty period.