Green Gray Stone Carved Ritual Fengshui Ding Display Art ws4786S Metal Buddha His face and traditional scholar's

His face and traditional scholar's headdress feature a matte

Dimensions: Dia 21" x h3

distressed rustic vintage finish and marks

5" x d12" x h28"

making it a common gesture in depictions of Buddha and other revered figures who are imparting teachings or engaged in philosophical discourse

Green Gray Stone Carved Ritual Fengshui Ding Display Art ws4786S Metal Buddha His face and traditional scholar'sThis remarkable piece is a stunning example of a stone ritual vessel, likely a fangzun (square ritual wine vessel). While this form is more commonly known in bronze from the ancient Shang and Zhou dynasties of China, the craftsmanship here translates the traditional design into a durable and aesthetically distinct medium. This suggests it may be a later archaistic piece, created to honor and emulate the venerated styles of antiquity. The vessel's