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Posted By: Michael Queen Posted Date: Apr 25, 2010 (03:02 PM) |
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Message I recent dug out a limestone statue of Manjusri, seated on a lotus throne atop a shishi, from where it had been buried in the attic of a summer house.. It is well carved of a rather muddy brownish-grey fine-grained limestone. What might one look for to distinguish a piece done in Japan from a Chinese example, or ascertain the age? I always believed the piece to be Chinese, and believe a pre-Ming age is likely. As soon as I can figure out how to download some image files I shall do so. Are any views particularly diagnostic of age or origin? Any thoughts or suggestions most welcome. Michael Post a Response |
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