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LOT 1581
Chinese Wei Brick with Seated Buddha
WEI DYNASTY, 534-550 A.D.
11 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (2.9 kg, 30 x 14.5 cm).
A rectangular ceramic Buddha brick displaying a Buddha figure seated on a covered dais, arms and legs folded, aureole to rear of head.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1990s.
Ex Hong Kong collection.
From a private West Country collection.
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