Laozi (Lao-tzu, in “Wade-Giles” romanization) flourished during the sixth century B.C.E. and was the “founder” of Daoism, according to Chinese tradition. According to some modern scholars, however, Laozi is entirely legendary; there was never an historical Laozi. Daoism appears as a school of philosophy ( daojia ) as well as a religious tradition ( daojiao ); in the latter, Laozi is revered as a supreme deity. The name “Laozi” is best taken to mean “Old ( lao ) Master ( zi ),” and Laozi the ancient philosopher is said to have written a short book, which has come to be called simply the Laozi . When the Laozi was recognized as a “classic” ( jing ) -- that is, a work of such profound insight as to merit canonical status -- it acquired a more exalted and hermeneutically instructive title, the Daodejing ( Tao-te ching ), commonly translated as the “Classic of the Way and Virtue.” Its influence on Chinese culture is pervasive, and it reaches beyond China.
The pottery statuary was made by chinese pottery grandmaster. If you buy it, you will also get a certificate which has grandmaster's signature.
It is priceless, and worthy of collection.
This handmade pottery is priceless, but in USA dollar: $ 628.00
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