Chinois ancien, empire des Wei Céramique Brique Polychromatique avec Bouddha (Sans Prix de Réserve)
Nº 84075049
Chinois ancien, empire des Wei Céramique Brique avec Bouddha (Sans Prix de Réserve)
Nº 84075049
Chinois ancien, empire des Wei Céramique Brique avec Bouddha (Sans Prix de Réserve)
A finely modelled Chinese, Northern Wei, rectangular ceramic brick, featuring the image of Buddha. The figure, rendered in high-relief, is depicted seated on a dais with the hands concealed under the folds of his long robe. The facial features depict a calm, contemplative expression. His hair is styled into a high bun and draped fabric clothes the body. The figure is placed in a rectangular niche with the top of the panel decorated with draping. The reverse of the brick displays with a repetitive pattern of vertical grooves, probably to increase the grip of the tile for attachment to a surface. There are some chips to the top and one side of the piece.
The Northern Wei reform contributed greatly to an amalgamation of art and culture in sixth-century China. This was manifested in painting, calligraphy, the funerary and decorative arts, and in the style of the cave-temples at Longmen in Henan Province. It was during the Northern Wei Dynasty that Buddhism was first introduced to China and from then became inextricably intertwined with Chinese culture – Over 30,000 Buddhist images dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty have been found to date.
Measurements: Height~30.5cm, Width~14cm, Depth~4.8cm
Provenance: Private UK Collection
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