Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Hand Carved & Painted Seated Buddhist Monk Temple Statue Large 19 1/8 inches in height Bodhisattva

Large Authentic 19th century (circa mid 1800's) Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand Carved and Painted Seated Buddhist Monk. Outstanding example from Hunan Province, renowned for antique Chinese woodcarvings, is over 200 years old and measures approx 19 1/8" H by 9 1/4" W ( 48.57 cm by 23.49 cm). Piece displays seated Buddha with serene expression he is positioned with one hand on arm of chair the other on belt. Temple shrine piece still retains remnants of polychrome coloration and prayer scroll paper. Outstanding example of Qing-style workmanship that is rarely available in the antiquities market. Provenance: Purchased in 1980's from International airline pilot that acquired piece in London. Released from private collection that has sold in New York City galleries as well as top auction-Guaranteed Authentic All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Free domestic shipping