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Buddha statues in China

By Feng Hui | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2010-09-20 10:43

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.

 

Buddha statues in China

As painting techniques became more sophisticated during this period, the Buddha statues began to feature increasingly realistic clothes and ornaments.