Chinese Buddha temple brick - Clay - China - 2nd Chinese domination (43–544)

Chinese Buddha temple brick\r
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Northern Wei Dynasty 386 - 534 AD\r
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A carved stone architectural panel depicting a seated Buddha on a throne, the right hand extended in the gesture of charity, the figure carved in the half-round in rectangular recess with decorative upper border, traces of blue pigment to the robes. \r
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32 cm X 15 cm X 4 cm – 2,975 kg \r
Uncleaned - Fair condition\r
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Provenance \r
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UK art market, acquired prior 2000\r
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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.