Chinese Northern Wei Buddha Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick bearing a high-relief image of Buddha in Parinirvana, set within a rectangular niche, head resting on raised arm and hand; detailing to the face, ushnisha, hands, feet and robes; remains of painted pigmentation. 5.3 kg, 34.5cm (13 1/2"). From a Hong Kong collection of Buddhist art formed in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fair condition, chipped.
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Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick bearing a high-relief image of Buddha in Parinirvana, set within a rectangular niche, head resting on raised arm and hand; detailing to the face, ushnisha, hands, feet and robes; remains of painted pigmentation. 5.3 kg, 34.5cm (13 1/2"). From a Hong Kong collection of Buddhist art formed in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fair condition, chipped.