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LOT 1564
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
13 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (6.8 kg, 34.5 x 17 cm).
A rectangular ceramic brick featuring three ogival niches, each containing a Buddha figure in high-relief, robed and seated on a dais; remains of polychrome pigmentation.
ProvenanceAcquired 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
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Opening Bid: £200
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Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £165
A rectangular ceramic brick featuring a standing Buddha figure in high-relief, robed, nimbate and one hand raised, canopy above; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 3.6 kg, 33 x 16.5 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 2000s. London, UK, collection. -
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Sui to early Tang Dynasty, 581-906 A.DSold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122e86 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11704-199227.
