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 standing Buddha figure; detailing to the face, hands and robes; remains of painted pigmentation. 4.9 kg, 34cm (13 1/4"). From a Hong Kong collection of Buddhist art formed in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fair condition, chipped.
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A rectangular ceramic brick with arched recess bearing a high-relief robed and nimbate standing Buddha figure; detailing to the face, hands and robes; remains of painted pigmentation. 4.9 kg, 34cm (13 1/4"). From a Hong Kong collection of Buddhist art formed in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Fair condition, chipped.