清中期 紫晶立佛|Standing Buddha

Art Historical Context

This delicate Standing Buddha, carved fromethystine quartz during China's Qing dynasty (late 18th– 19th century), the era's mastery of hardstone sculpture. Standing just 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) tall, the figure captures the serene poise of Buddhist iconography, with its gentle smile, flowing robes, and intricate folds rendered in vibrant purple crystal. Amethystine quartz, a variety of quartz, was favored by Qing artisans for its translucency and rich color, rivaling jade in imperial collections. Qing hardstone carving reached new heights of technical precision, often produced in workshops for ...