◉ Thank you for viewing. Grateful for your patronage! Please read the "Profile" before purchasing. ♦️ Limited-time price down from 10/9 to 10/13 ¥16,500 ➡︎ ¥12,200 ※※※ ⭕️ Important notes on transactions ＊ Prices will fluctuate depending on market prices, appraisals, and valuations. ＊ Please provide your desired price when negotiating. ＊ We will accept price reductions within a reasonable range. ※※※ ◉ Product Description: "Unified Silla ~ Goryeo Period, Korean Art, Joseon Dynasty, Goryeo" The item for sale is a "Silla Bodhisattva Standing Statue" from the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, Unified Silla ~ Goryeo period, Joseon Dynasty, Goryeo. Although there is age-related weathering, flaking gilding, and verdigris, it is a very valuable piece as historical material for Korean Buddhist art. ※ Height: 22.5cm ● Buddhist statues of the Tang Dynasty in China Silla Buddhism was strongly influenced by Chinese Buddhism, especially in the 8th century, when the styles of Buddhist statues of the Tang Dynasty in China were introduced. This statue well represents the characteristics of Silla Buddhas in the late 9th century. ● Three Kingdoms Period of Korea The Three Kingdoms period in Korean history was a period in which Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla stood in a three-way rivalry on the Korean Peninsula and Manchuria. In Japanese history, it refers to approximately the 4th century to the 7th century. In South Korea, it refers to the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD. ● History of Casting The history of casting is ancient... It is said to have begun around 4,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It started with melting copper and pouring it into molds to make various objects. Casting is one of the oldest forms of human manufacturing. The technique of casting was introduced to Japan around several hundred years BC. In the 1st century, bronze bells, bronze mirrors, and swords began to be made, and in the Nara period, Buddhist statues and temple bells were actively made. It is said that casting spread throughout various regions after the Heian period. ※ Requests ● Product Valuation and Price There is no fixed price for old items with age, and the acquisition routes and prices vary. The value of an item differs from person to person. We set the price based on the acquisition price, market value, and condition. Request... Please do not ignore or fail to respond to comments. Subject: Buddhist statues/Shinto statues Material: Casting