Buddha Enquiry

Norman McCormick · 12th March 2017, 03:22 PM

Hi,
Can anybody tell me anything regarding the origins of this Buddha statue and possibly decipher the script on the base if it is indeed decipherable. The statue is 5 1/2 inches tall.
Regards,
Norman.

A. G. Maisey · 13th March 2017, 02:06 AM

Here is an interim translation:-

"It means made by the order of his majesty or highest order of Ching Dynesty . It is the direct interpretation provided that one of the character carries the meaning the royalty, majesty. "

The person who read this for me is Chinese from Hong Kong, but she has been in Australia for 30 odd years and seldom uses Chinese script. She will check her translation with a sister who lives in mainland China.

BANDOOK · 13th March 2017, 12:52 PM

HI YES VERY MUCH MADE IN CHINA,BUT IN THE NEPALESE STYLE,CHEERS

Norman McCormick · 13th March 2017, 05:50 PM

Hi Alan,
Many thanks for your response and information and it would be great to have the inscription verified/checked.

Hi Bandook,
Many thanks for your input.

Does anybody think the piece was made in the Ching/Quing dynastic period and if so approximately when or is the inscription just a spurious attempt to add age and value?

My Regards,
Norman.

12th March 2017, 03:22 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Buddha Enquiry Hi, Can anybody tell me anything regarding the origins of this Buddha statue and possibly decipher the script on the base if it is indeed decipherable. The statue is 5 1/2 inches tall. Regards, Norman. Attached Images

13th March 2017, 02:06 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,892	Here is an interim translation:- "It means made by the order of his majesty or highest order of Ching Dynesty . It is the direct interpretation provided that one of the character carries the meaning the royalty, majesty. " The person who read this for me is Chinese from Hong Kong, but she has been in Australia for 30 odd years and seldom uses Chinese script. She will check her translation with a sister who lives in mainland China.

13th March 2017, 12:52 PM	#3
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	HI YES VERY MUCH MADE IN CHINA,BUT IN THE NEPALESE STYLE,CHEERS

13th March 2017, 05:50 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Hi Alan, Many thanks for your response and information and it would be great to have the inscription verified/checked. Hi Bandook, Many thanks for your input. Does anybody think the piece was made in the Ching/Quing dynastic period and if so approximately when or is the inscription just a spurious attempt to add age and value? My Regards, Norman.