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LOT 1664

Chinese Song Terracotta Wall Tile

SONG DYNASTY, CIRCA 960-1279 A.D.

11 1/4 in. (5.4 kg, 28.5 cm wide).

Circular recess with high-relief modelled figure of Mahākāla sitting cross-legged on a lotus dais, six arms holding various symbols.

Provenance

Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.

CONDITION

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LOT 1664

Chinese Song Terracotta Wall Tile

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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