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An inscribed yellow marble seated figure of Buddha,

An inscribed yellow marble seated figure of Buddha, Northern Wei dynasty, dated to the 13th year of Taihe period, corresponding to 489 北魏太和十三年（489年）黃理石雕坐佛《大魏太和十三年九月十五日》款

An inscribed yellow marble Buddha figure seated in meditation from the Northern Wei dynasty, dated to 489 C.E. The piece features a detailed inscription documenting its creation date in the 13th year of the Taihe period.

Medium: dated to the 15th day of the 9th month of the 13th year of the Taihe period, corresponding to year 489, Japanese wood box
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $150,000 – $200,000

Lot 379

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An inscribed yellow marble seated figure of Buddha,, An inscribed yellow marble seated figure of Buddha, Northern Wei dynasty, dated to the 13th year of Taihe period, corresponding to 489 北魏太和十三年（489年）黃理石雕坐佛《大魏太和十三年九月十五日》款

Medium

dated to the 15th day of the 9th month of the 13th year of the Taihe period, corresponding to year 489, Japanese wood box

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