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LOT 2058

Chinese Northern Wei Painted Buddha Brick

NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.

13 in. (3.22 kg, 33 cm).

Rectangular with arched recessed niche enclosing a standing robed Buddha figure in high-relief, hands in the gesture of reassurance.

Provenance

Ex Hong Kong collection, 1980-1990.

CONDITION

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LOT 2058

Chinese Northern Wei Painted Buddha Brick

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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