Ancient Asian Calcified Black Marble Buddha Head 10” Temple

Description: Ancient Siddhartha Gautam--"the Buddha" Temple Stone statue. This stunning Black stone Totally Calcified Buddha depicts the young Prince in serene meditation. The coils on this statues head depict the young prince cutting his hair to become an ascetic. Once cut it was never cut again it coiled like snails to protect his head during meditation-Legend has it. This would have been one of 108 statues at the temple. The stone is shown in the final 4 pictures - 1.Coil on back of head 2.Nose 3.Scare on Face 4. Base of statue Purchased from a Florida Estate. The closest example of this type of Carving (Young Buddha before hair was cut) sold at Christie's 2020 with Provenance $500,000 Link - https://en.thevalue.com/articles/nazi-looted-art-china-buddha-head-christies-auction-eskenazi All listings are described to the best of my knowledge and ability. I take detailed pictures of each item for your confidence and convenience. Please check all pictures of the item of interest and consider them as a part of description. Returns are Guaranteed.We accept returns within 14 days of receipt, return shipping is your cost. However: if you decide to cancel a bid do so before the end of auction. Please ask any and all questions you may have before you place a bid by using the "Ask Seller a Question" link on the listing.Shipping to the US only.International Buyers - Please Note:Ship to an export agent only, you must make arrangements for a state side location to ship to and have them inspect all items for return within 20 days. You are responsible for all export duties and taxes. Thank you, I am a individual selling and not a professional store I can not manage the process. All returns are at buyers expense and will be shipped as received. Thank you for shopping with us! We appreciate your business.

Price: 2500 USD

Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-12-31T17:38:42.000Z

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