Description:

Large and powerful Chinese over-lifesize carved stone head of a Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty, 6th Century CE. Carved in the round having tightly curled hair spirals, the face with serene expression, down cast eyes and full lips, framed by pendulous ear lobes. Typical wear and encrustations for the age. Circa 30 cm high x 20cm wide x 19cm deep Provenance: ex London art dealer 1970's to private collection thereafter **Piece ships from the United Kingdom. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Head with fissure in stone to back but stable otherwise. Slight knocks and chips to ears and base of neck. Overall in very good condition for age.

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