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LOT 2070
Large Chinese Wei Terracotta Brick with Lying Buddha
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
12 3/4 in. (4.2 kg, 32.5 cm wide).
With recess to the obverse, high-relief reclining figure of Buddha with one hand supporting his head.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s.
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Opening Bid: £750
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From a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122e85 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11371-192659.
