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Terracotta 中国古代,汉代马的原型 - 15 cm
编号 82953287
编号 82953287
Chinese Northern Wei Buddha Temple Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD
A beautiful rectangular grey ceramic brick with recess to upper face enclosing a robed Buddha figure with hands in the gest of reassurance. It’s the Mudra of blessing or protection.
Weight 2,780 kg / Size : 29 X 13 X 5 cm. ( 11 ¾”)
Condition: Uncleaned / Fine condition
Provenance :
From London, UK, collection, acquired on the market before 2000.
Date
Feb 2017 / London lot 2785 ( see catalogue description)
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.