A FINE CARVED GREY STONE HEAD OF BUDDHA

Description:

China, Northern Qi dynasty, 6th c.
H. 24 cm (o.S.)
The grey stone is probably cut in proportion. The curly hairstyle shows traces of blue paint. Metal base.
European private collection, Nagel, 11.5.2007, Lot 1505 - German private collection
Cf. Masterpieces of Buddhist Statuary from the City of Oingzhou, Museum of National History, Beijing 1999, cat. no. 127 - Partly chipped