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LOT 1694

Chinese Song Ceramic Temple Tile with Seated Monk Budai

SONG DYNASTY, CIRCA 960-1279 A.D.

11 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (6.54 kg, 29.5 x 29 cm).

Rectangular with an oval niche bearing a figure of monk Budai in relief, his robe falling from his shoulders exposing his torso, holding mala beads.

Provenance

Ex West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s.

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LOT 1694

Chinese Song Ceramic Temple Tile with Seated Monk Budai

Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

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