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LOT 1587
Sold for (Inc. bp): £127
CHINESE WEI BUDDHA BRICK
WEI DYNASTY, 534-550 A.D.
13 1/4 in. (4 kg, 33.5 cm high).
WEI DYNASTY, 534-550 A.D.
13 1/4 in. (4 kg, 33.5 cm high).
A rectangular ceramic Buddha brick displaying a nimbate Buddha figure seated on a plinth, legs crossed before him, hands held at the chest, within a niche.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1970s.
From a Hong Kong collection.
London collection, 1990s-2000s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
