Ancient bronze and gold sculptures

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Gold and bronze sculptures are a major category in the field of collection and have been experiencing a continuous rise. However, most collectors have limited knowledge about sculptures, referring to all of them as "Buddhas." Yet, this is a Buddha, and that is also a Buddha, but this Buddha is not that Buddha. Even among Buddha sculptures, there are differences in era and region. The Buddha sculptures of the Sui and Tang dynasties are entirely different from those of the Song and Yuan dynasties; the Buddha sculptures of Central China are also vastly different from those of Mongolia and Tibet. Their market prices also vary significantly. In light of this, this book provides a detailed explanation of the era and regional styles of gold and bronze sculptures through extensive text. The selected 600+ gold and bronze sculptures are categorized as Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Devas, Bodhisattva-Saviors, Buddha-Mothers, Dharma Protectors, and Patriarchs. This not only gives readers a general understanding of the market prices of sculptures but also enhances their religious knowledge. It serves as a certain guide for collecting sculptures, allowing collectors to select and systematically acquire them from among numerous options. It is a comprehensive reference book in China that reflects the copper sculptures in a relatively complete manner.