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A fragmentary limestone head of a Buddha, — 北齊 石灰石雕佛首像

A fragmentary limestone head of a Buddha,

北齊 石灰石雕佛首像

A fragmentary limestone sculptural head of Buddha from the Northern Qi dynasty, representing Buddhist artistic traditions in early medieval China. The piece demonstrates the refined stone carving techniques of this period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part II

December 8, 2023

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 104

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A fragmentary limestone head of a Buddha,, 北齊 石灰石雕佛首像

A fragmentary limestone sculptural head of Buddha from the Northern Qi dynasty, representing Buddhist artistic traditions in early medieval China. The piece demonstrates the refined stone carving techniques of this period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Limestone, Chinese Antiquities, Buddhist art, Buddha, Stone Sculpture, Fragmentary, Northern Qi Dynasty