Chinese Northern Wei terracotta tile featuring a masterfully carved representation of Buddha in a serene seated posture, draped in an elegant flowing robe. The right hand gracefully forms the Abhaya Mudra, symbolizing protection and reassurance, while the left hand takes the Karana Mudra, a gesture of banishing demons.
The Northern Wei was a Chinese dynasty which ruled Northern China from 386 to 534 AD. The Northern Wei dynasty is particularly noted for unifying Northern China in 439; this was also a period when foreign ideas were introduced, such as Buddhism, which became firmly established.
Object history: From Uk Auction House, former property of a London professional; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Certificate of Authenticity and free professional and custom made stand included.
Size: 33cm high, 16.2cm wide, weight 13.14kg
Good Condition.