Rags to Riches: How a Small Asian Statue Brought an Appraiser to Tears

Led By Buddhism


Interestingly, much of the sculpture of the Tang Dynasty was religious in nature. At a time when Buddhism was the prevailing faith, craftsmen made myriad carvings of the Buddha, ranging from life-size pieces to exquisite miniatures. The wealth of the Buddhist monasteries funded this impressive period of artistic growth and production.


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