Christian Deydier is one of the world's most respected antique dealers in Chinese art. Galerie Christian Deydier specializes in Asian art, with a particular focus on archaic Chinese bronzes. The selection of works, mainly focused on exceptional objects, has earned the gallery an international reputation among museums and major collectors.
asian art : china, japan
& india
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Christian deydier
sitting bouddha
in bronze
Late 4th - early 5th century A.D.
Height 40 cm
The Buddha is seated on a high pedestal adorned with two seated lions depicted frontally, flanking three dharmachakras ("wheels of the law", symbols of the teaching and path expounded by the Buddha, as well as of wisdom, knowledge and insight).
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christian deydier
gallery
He studied Chinese archeology at Tai Ta University in Taipei before specializing in the study of jiaguwen (first known form of Chinese writing, engraved on turtle shells and buffalo bones, dating back to the Shang dynasty from the 13th to the 12th century BC).