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| Title: |
A finely carved limestone triad of Buddha |
| Item Code: |
x2502 |
| Description: |
A finely carved limestone triad of Buddha flanked by bodhisattvas and dragons. Above are winged musicians. Lotus base with dedicatory text carved separately. Natural earth pigments and gold gilding remaining.
Top of triad rejoined; ancient loss evident.
Ex Macau collection. Collected mid 1970's to early 1980's.
For a much smaller, fragmentary stele in similar style, cf Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 29 March 2006, lot 340. |
| Origin: |
Northern Chi, circa 550-577 A.D. China |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 133.0 cm / width: 71.0 cm |
| Price: |
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$
75,000.00 |
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$
52,500.00 |
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€
39,750.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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Due to the size or weight of this item, please contact us directly if you are interested in purchasing it. |
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Ancient Art and Antiquities