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View translationAncient Chinese, Northern Wei Ceramic Buddha Brick (No Reserve Price)
No. 88191083
A finely modelled Chinese Northern Wei Buddhist rectangular ceramic brick, featuring the image of Buddha. The figure, rendered in high-relief, is depicted draped and seated on a dais with the hands held together in a mudra. The facial features feature a calm, contemplative expression, and his hair is styled into a high bun. The figure is placed in an ogival arch niche with an aureola behind his head, and his extensive drapery billows beneath him in elaborately incised folds. The reverse of the brick displays with a repetitive pattern of linear grooves in low relief, likely to increase the grip of the tile for attachment to a surface. Several chips to the edges and an indentation to the face of the brick. Earthy encrustations throughout.
The Northern Wei reform contributed greatly to an amalgamation of art and culture in sixth-century China. This was manifested in painting, calligraphy, the funerary and decorative arts, and in the style of the cave-temples at Longmen in Henan Province. It was during the Northern Wei Dynasty that Buddhism was first introduced to China and from then became inextricably intertwined with Chinese culture – Over 30,000 Buddhist images dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty have been found to date.
Measurements: H 34cm x L 15.2cm x W 5.5cm
Provenance: Ex London, UK, collection, 1990.
N.B. Heavy shipping applies.
Seller's Story
A finely modelled Chinese Northern Wei Buddhist rectangular ceramic brick, featuring the image of Buddha. The figure, rendered in high-relief, is depicted draped and seated on a dais with the hands held together in a mudra. The facial features feature a calm, contemplative expression, and his hair is styled into a high bun. The figure is placed in an ogival arch niche with an aureola behind his head, and his extensive drapery billows beneath him in elaborately incised folds. The reverse of the brick displays with a repetitive pattern of linear grooves in low relief, likely to increase the grip of the tile for attachment to a surface. Several chips to the edges and an indentation to the face of the brick. Earthy encrustations throughout.
The Northern Wei reform contributed greatly to an amalgamation of art and culture in sixth-century China. This was manifested in painting, calligraphy, the funerary and decorative arts, and in the style of the cave-temples at Longmen in Henan Province. It was during the Northern Wei Dynasty that Buddhism was first introduced to China and from then became inextricably intertwined with Chinese culture – Over 30,000 Buddhist images dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty have been found to date.
Measurements: H 34cm x L 15.2cm x W 5.5cm
Provenance: Ex London, UK, collection, 1990.
N.B. Heavy shipping applies.
Seller's Story
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Thank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
View translationMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
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View translationProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
View translationnice pieces, thank you!
View translationAmazing pieces of art
View translationThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
View translationbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
View translationPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
View translationVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
View translationParfait! Merci...
View translationExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
View translationVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
View translationGod quality. Fast delivery
View translationPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
View translationLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
View translationCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
View translationMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
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View translationEverything was ok with the Roman collar. It was a present and my friend was delightful with it. The only thing is the IMPORT TAXES from UK to Spain. This affected to final price and the delivery time.
View translationperfect, even better than in picture
View translationAlways perfect.
View translationOttima ditta: moneta arrivata perfettamente. La busta esterna imbottita, busta interna con tutte le documentazioni. altra busta esterna DDT con tutto quello che concerne la spedizione e l'acquisto.
View translationSuper Verkäufer, wunderschön Artikel tolle Qualität Sehr gerne wieder
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.