Buddha statues in China
By Feng Hui | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2010-09-20 10:43
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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.
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As painting techniques became more sophisticated during this period, the Buddha statues began to feature increasingly realistic clothes and ornaments.
