Chinese Northern Wei Buddha Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with ogival niché featuring a seated nimbate Buddha figure in high-relief, hands in the Abhaya mudra of reassurance; green, orange, red and black pigment remaining. 3.6 kg, 33.5 x 16.5cm (13 1/4 x 6 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with ogival niché featuring a seated nimbate Buddha figure in high-relief, hands in the Abhaya mudra of reassurance; green, orange, red and black pigment remaining. 3.6 kg, 33.5 x 16.5cm (13 1/4 x 6 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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