Buddha statues in China
The stone statue of Sakyamuni Liao Dynasty (916-1125) |
During the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as the number of large-scaled grottos carved for Buddha statues dwindled over time, more and more temples emerged for enshrining Buddha statues.
As painting techniques became more sophisticated during this period, the Buddha statues began to feature increasingly realistic clothes and ornaments.