The Woon Gallery of Asian Art
@ Northumbria University
諾森比亞大學
云氏亚洲艺术馆

Our Mission 使命

To use Asian Art to foster better understanding, establish warmer relationships and strengthen friendships between the East and West.
通过亚洲艺术使东西双方增进彼此理解、促进沟通和加强友谊。

To promote the display and appreciation of Asian Art.
推广展示更多的亚洲艺术品以增进公众对亚洲艺术的欣赏。

To advance the study, research and scholarship of Asian Art.
推动亚洲艺术相关的学习、研究和学术。

To protect and conserve Asian Art.
保护及保存亚洲艺术。

To grant loans and make gifts of Asian Art to established galleries, museums or other institutions.
向著名艺术馆、博物馆和其他机构借出和捐赠亚洲艺术文物。

In particular, to support and promote the study, research and publication of the art, history and culture of Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms, Yunnan through the International Research Centre for the History and Culture of Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms.
特别是通过南诏大理国历史文化国际研究中心来资助和推广云南南诏和大理国艺术、历史和文化的学习、研究和著作发表。

Highlights of Woon Gallery of Asian Art @ Northumbria University 諾森比亞大學 云氏亚洲艺术馆的推荐

西藏 金刚亥母唐卡

Thangka of Vajravarahi, Tibet, circa 14th century, Height: 81 cm, Width: 61 cm. Exhibited in China Cultural Centre, Singapore on 4 Nov 2016 and published on 21 March 2017 in “Collecting Buddhist Art: A Gentleman’s Aesthetic & Devotional Pursuit” by WT Woon.

Thangka of Vajravarahi.

Tibet, circa 14th century

Height: 81 cm

Width: 61 cm

Exhibited in China Cultural Centre, Singapore on 4 Nov 2016 and published on 21 March 2017 in “Collecting Buddhist Art: A Gentleman’s Aesthetic & Devotional Pursuit” by WT Woon.

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柬埔寨 吴哥王朝 铜佛

A bronze standing Buddha with both hands raised in vitarka mudra, Cambodia, Angkor Wat, circa 12th century, Height: 89.5 cm.

A bronze standing Buddha with both hands raised in vitarka mudra.

Cambodia, Angkor Wat, circa 12th century

Height: 89.5 cm

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云南 大理国 银阿弥陀佛

A silver jewelled Amitabha Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose with hands in samahita mudra, Yunnan, China, Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253), Height: 26.2 cm. Illustrated on pages 275-276 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

A silver jewelled Amitabha Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose with hands in samahita mudra.

Yunnan, China, Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253)

Height: 26.2 cm

Weight: 1.29 kg

Illustrated on pages 275-276 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

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云南 大理国 段智兴皇帝 盛德五年 (1180年) 铸造 银毗卢遮那佛

A silver Vairocana Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose on lotus base with hands in bodhyangi mudra cast with an epigraph on the back in Chinese characters, Yunnan, China, Dali Kingdom, dated to 5th Year of Sheng De Reign of Emperor Duan Zhixing (corresponding to AD 1180), Height: 37.1 cm. Illustrated on pages 268-270 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon; and exhibited in China Cultural Centre, Singapore on 4 Nov 2016.

A silver Vairocana Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose on lotus base with hands in bodhyangi mudra cast with an epigraph on the back in Chinese characters.

dated to 5th Year of Sheng De Reign of Emperor Duan Zhixing (corresponding to AD 1180)

Height: 37.1 cm

Illustrated on pages 268-270 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon; and exhibited in China Cultural Centre, Singapore on 4 Nov 2016.

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缅甸 铜漆金佛

A lacquered gilt bronze Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose with hands in bhumisparsa mudra, Myanmar, circa 16th / 17th century, Height: 72 cm.

A lacquered gilt bronze Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose with hands in bhumisparsa mudra.

Myanmar, circa 16th / 17th century

Height: 72 cm

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泰国 清盛时期 铜宝冠佛

A bronze Crowned Buddha seated on lotus base in dhyanasana pose with hands in bhumisparsa mudra, Thailand, Chiang Saen Kingdom, circa 14th / 15th century, Height: 67.3 cm.

A bronze Crowned Buddha seated on lotus base in dhyanasana pose with hands in bhumisparsa mudra.

Thailand, Chiang Saen Kingdom, circa 14th / 15th century

Height: 67.3 cm

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云南 大理国 铜鎏金佛

A gilt bronze Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose with hands in bhumisparsa mudra and wearing jewelled armlet, Yunnan, China, Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253), Height: 28 cm. Illustrated on pages 281-282 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

A gilt bronze Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose with hands in bhumisparsa mudra and wearing jewelled armlet.

Yunnan, China, Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253)

Height: 28 cm

Illustrated on pages 281-282 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

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泰国 素可泰王朝 铜行走佛

A bronze Walking Buddha with left hand raised in abhaya mudra and right hand pendent, Thailand, Sukhothai Kingdom, circa 14th / 15th century, Height: 76 cm.

A bronze Walking Buddha with left hand raised in abhaya mudra and right hand pendent.

Thailand, Sukhothai Kingdom, circa 14th / 15th century

Height: 76 cm

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云南 南诏晚期／大理国 铜鎏金阿嵯耶观音 云氏兄弟基金会捐赠此文物于诺桑比亚大学

A gilt bronze Acuoye Guanyin standing on lotus base with right hand raised in vitarka mudra and left hand lowered in varada mudra, Yunnan, China, Late Nanzhao Kingdom (AD 653 - 902) or Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253), Height: 45.3 cm. Illustrated on pages 299-300 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon. Woon Brothers Foundation’s gift to Northumbria University.

A gilt bronze Acuoye Guanyin standing on lotus base with right hand raised in vitarka mudra and left hand lowered in varada mudra.

Yunnan, China, Late Nanzhao Kingdom (AD 653 - 902) or Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253)

Height: 45.3 cm

Illustrated on pages 299-300 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

Woon Brothers Foundation’s gift to Northumbria University.

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云南 南诏晚期／大理国 银佛塔 (内藏金阿弥陀佛与九尊金阿嵯耶观音立像)

A silver pagoda enshrining a gold seated Amitabha Buddha with nine smaller pagodas atop each enshrining a gold standing Acuoye Guanyin, Yunnan, China, Late Nanzhao Kingdom (AD 653 - 902) or Dali Kingdom (AD 937 - 1253). Illustrated on pages 505-508 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

A silver pagoda enshrining a gold seated Amitabha Buddha with nine smaller pagodas atop each enshrining a gold standing Acuoye Guanyin.

Yunnan, China, Late Nanzhao Kingdom (AD 653 - 902)

Height of whole pagoda: 51.5 cm
Height of Amitabha Buddha: 11.8 cm
Height of main standing Acuoye Guanyin: 9.5 cm
Height of smaller standing 8 Acuoye Guanyins: 7.1 cm

Weight of Amitabha Buddha: 332.7 g
Weight of main standing Acuoye Guanyin: 69 g
Weight of smaller standing 8 Acuoye Guanyins: 281.6 g

Illustrated on pages 505-508 of “The Hidden Treasures of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms” by WT Woon.

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云南 南诏晚期／大理国 铜鎏金阿嵯耶观音

A silver pagoda enshrining a gold seated Amitabha Buddha with nine smaller pagodas atop each enshrining a gold standing Acuoye Guanyin.

银佛塔 另一视图

Another view of silver pagoda

金阿弥陀佛特写视图

Close-up view of gold Amitabha Buddha seated on lotus base.

九尊金阿嗟耶观音立像特写视图

Close-up view of the main standing Acuoye Guanyin with eight smaller standing Acuoye Guanyins.

中国 商代 青铜爵 （带铭文）

An archaic bronze wine vessel (Jue) inscribed with ancient Chinese script beneath lid, China, Shang Dynasty (circa 1600 – 1046 BC), Height: 17 cm.

An archaic bronze wine vessel (Jue) inscribed with ancient Chinese script beneath lid.

China, Shang Dynasty (circa 1600 – 1046 BC)

Height: 17 cm

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中国 西周时期 青铜盉

An archaic bronze wine pot (He) with a beast spout and crouching beast handle and a bird lid supported by an attendant, China, Western Zhou Dynasty (circa 1046 – 771 BC), Height: 29.5 cm.

An archaic bronze wine pot (He) with a beast spout and crouching beast handle and a bird lid supported by an attendant.

China, Western Zhou Dynasty (circa 1046 – 771 BC)

Height: 29.5 cm

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中国 商代 青铜角 （带铭文）

An archaic bronze wine vessel (Jiao) inscribed with ancient Chinese script opposite the handle, China, Shang Dynasty (circa 1600 – 1046 BC), Height: 21 cm.

An archaic bronze wine vessel (Jiao) inscribed with ancient Chinese script opposite the handle.

China, Shang Dynasty (circa 1600 – 1046 BC)

Height: 21 cm

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健陀罗 金镶玉雕菩萨

A jade pendant with a seated Bodhisattva mounted in gold, Gandhara, circa 2nd / 3rd century, Height: 7.5 cm.

A jade pendant with a seated Bodhisattva mounted in gold.

Gandhara, circa 2nd / 3rd century

Height: 7.5 cm

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泰国 大城王朝 金法轮 （镶红宝石）

A gold Dharmachakra (Buddhist Wheel of Law) set in the middle with rubies on both sides, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, circa 15th century, Diameter: 5.4 cm, Weight: 27.1 g.

A gold Dharmachakra (Buddhist Wheel of Law) set in the middle with rubies on both sides.

Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, circa 15th century

Diameter: 5.4 cm

Weight: 27.1 g

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中国 汉代 陶奔马 云氏兄弟基金会捐赠此文物于诺桑比亚大学

A terracotta ”Flying Horse”, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220), Height: 111 cm. Woon Brothers Foundation’s gift to Northumbria University.

A terracotta ”Flying Horse”.

China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)

Woon Brothers Foundation’s gift to Northumbria University.

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“Art has no barriers, borders or boundaries. It is in fact the universal language or natural expression of the human mind, heart and soul. It is through art that we can all heal, harmonise, bond and unite.”
“艺术是无界限的。它是一种通用语言、
一个能表达人类思想和心灵世界的自然方式。通过艺术，人们能治疗心灵、和睦相处、建立友谊、团结起来。”

中国 南宋 青白釉观音 云氏兄弟基金会收藏

A Qingbai Guanyin, China,

Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 – 1279), Height: 38 cm,

Collection of Woon Brothers Foundation.

A Qingbai Guanyin.

China, Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 – 1279)

Height: 38 cm

Collection of Woon Brothers Foundation.

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