Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Seated Meditating Buddha Statue 22″H

Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Seated Buddha Statue: Meditation Pose with Curled Hair

China, late 20th century

Dimensions: 22″H (56 cm)

This is a carved stone figure of a seated Buddha in meditation, shown with tightly curled hair over a raised ushnisha, elongated earlobes, and a serene, downcast expression. The robe is draped over both shoulders with simply incised folds, and the figure sits cross-legged with hands resting together in the lap in the classic dhyana (meditation) mudra.

The weathered, mottled surface gives the piece an aged, garden-statuary look suited to outdoor or indoor display. As a late 20th-century carving, it is decorative rather than a period antique, valued for its presence and traditional iconography rather than age.

Form: Chinese carved stone seated Buddha statue
Construction or Decoration: Carved stone, weathered mottled surface; curled hair over ushnisha, draped robe with incised folds, hands in dhyana mudra
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Period: China, late 20th century
Dimensions: 22″H (56 cm)
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Condition: Stable with no chips or losses noted in photos; surface wear and mottling appear to be an applied aged finish rather than age-related deterioration.