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LOT 2050
Chinese Northern Wei Painted Buddha Brick
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
13 in. (4.16 kg, 33 cm).
With arched recess, high-relief seated figure of Buddha with one hand raised in the gesture of reassurance.
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong collection, 1980-1990.
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Opening Bid: £50
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Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
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