Ancient Chinese, Northern Wei Terracotta Budha Brick 4th to 6th Century AD - 37 cm
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Budha Brick 4th to 6th Century AD, an Ancient Chinese Northern Wei terracotta attendant figure, 37 cm high, 9.5 cm deep and 7.4 cm wide, in good condition with original/official authenticity, acquired in 2025 from a Danish gallery/antique dealer for a private Danish collection, provenance Denmark, and a digital Certificate of Authenticity will be sent.
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A Large Chinese Terracotta Attendant Figure, Northern Wei Dynasty, 7th to 10th Century A.D.
Striking large terracotta figure of a male attendant or official, standing an impressive 57 cm in height. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose with one arm raised and the other extended, wearing a tall official hat, layered robes with detailed folds, and expressive facial features. The surface shows a characteristic light earthen tone with traces of burial encrustation and remains of original pigment.
Figures of this type were produced as tomb attendants during the Northern Wei period and later dynasties, serving as protectors or servants in the afterlife. Large examples of this scale and quality are highly sought after for their sculptural presence and historical importance.
Material: Terracotta
Height: 57 cm
Provenance:
Acquired in Denmark from a Danish private collection formed in the 1990s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
A Large Chinese Terracotta Attendant Figure, Northern Wei Dynasty, 7th to 10th Century A.D.
Striking large terracotta figure of a male attendant or official, standing an impressive 57 cm in height. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose with one arm raised and the other extended, wearing a tall official hat, layered robes with detailed folds, and expressive facial features. The surface shows a characteristic light earthen tone with traces of burial encrustation and remains of original pigment.
Figures of this type were produced as tomb attendants during the Northern Wei period and later dynasties, serving as protectors or servants in the afterlife. Large examples of this scale and quality are highly sought after for their sculptural presence and historical importance.
Material: Terracotta
Height: 57 cm
Provenance:
Acquired in Denmark from a Danish private collection formed in the 1990s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Northern Wei
Century/timeframe
4th to 6th Century AD
Name of object
Budha Brick 4th to 6th Century AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Denmark
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
37 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
7.4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Denmark
Depth
9.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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