Chinese Northern Wei Buddha Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with arched recess bearing a high-relief robed and nimbate seated Buddha figure; detailing to the face, ushnisha, hands and robes; remains of painted pigmentation. 3.9 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). 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 with arched recess bearing a high-relief robed and nimbate seated Buddha figure; detailing to the face, ushnisha, hands and robes; remains of painted pigmentation. 3.9 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). From a Hong Kong collection of Buddhist art formed in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fair condition, chipped.