PAIR OF CHINESE SONG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA BRICKS WITH

c. 960-1279 AD. Song Dynasty. A pair of fine Chinese Song Dynasty terracotta bricks with nicely carved high-relief figures. Both are depicting running lions. The Song Dynasty, which ruled most of China between 960 and 1279 AD, was responsible for many innovations, including the first banknotes (paper money), as well as in the fine arts Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1990s Size: L:Set of 2: 140mm / W:240mm ; 3.4g