Chinese Northern Wei Brick with Four Seated Buddhas

GBP 495.00

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Object Description

A finely moulded Chinese rectangular ceramic brick with four ogival arched scenes running horizontally, each containing a seated Buddha figure, dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Buddhas, rendered in high-relief, are depicted seated on top of green pedestals decorated with incisions. Draped in opulent red coloured robes which feature cascading drops and folds, each figure is seated against a beautiful cobalt blue coloured vesica aureola. The figures display a face unique in character and expression, with features rendered through delicate streaks of black paint, while the lips are painted in bright red.

Date: 386-534 AD
Period: Northern Wei Dynasty

Object Condition

Fine condition, some chipping to the sides, much of the original pigmentation still visible. Some encrustation covers part of the fourth Buddha.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.2 x H:13.8 x D:37.6 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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