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THB14th C. Chinese Ming Painted Wood Dashizhi in Anjali Mudra
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East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A tranquil wooden sculpture of Mahasthamaprapta, meaning "He who has obtained Great Power" in Sanskrit, also known as Dashizhi in China. Depicted with a likeness similar to Guanyin, Dashizhi is shown seated in dhyanasana and hands in the anjali mudra of salutation and offering and draped in flowing robes in hues of scarlet and cobalt. The deity gazes downward, her ivory-toned skin imbuing her with an ethereal presentation as her serene visage presents a naturalistic nose and bowed lips. Elaborate necklaces fall across her chest, as twisted strands of hair cascade down her shoulders, the rest of her coiffure piled in a high top bun behind an intricate red diadem, which features a vessel or the "vial of compassion's dew" at the center - a key indicator that this represents Dashizhi. A rectangular cavity in her back would have previously held offerings or prayers from her worshippers. Size: 13.1" L x 16.8" W x 36.1" H (33.3 cm x 42.7 cm x 91.7 cm); 41" H (104.1 cm) on included custom stand.
A bodhisattva embodying the power of wisdom, Mahasthamaprapta is portrayed as both male and female, though more commonly as a female figure in China, where she is known as Daishizhi. She channels her immense energy, wisdom, and compassion toward the salvation of all beings. Mahasthamaprapta is primarily venerated in Pure Land Buddhism, a major branch of Mahayana Buddhism in East Asia, where she and Guanyin serve as the principal attendants of Buddha Amitabha. The three often appear together in paintings and sculptures, forming a sacred trinity—Amitabha at the center, Mahasthamaprapta to his right, and Guanyin to his left. This triad frequently occupies the main altar of Mahayana Buddhist temples.In Chinese iconography, Daishizhi is depicted as a radiant young woman with a serene expression, bearing a striking resemblance to Guanyin, as seen here. However, her distinguishing feature is the vial of compassion’s dew, delicately placed in her crown. She is sometimes shown with hands pressed together in anjali mudra, a gesture of reverence and devotion, as depicted in this example.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 to 2005
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#192621Condition
Stable fissures to wood, as well as some nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age. Some peeling and cracking to paint. Missing covering to back cavity. Otherwise, very nice with great remaining pigments.
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