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Lot 124

A fine limestone frieze

Estimated Value:

3.000 € - 5.000 €

Result:

incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, Ming dynasty or earlier
H. 35 cm
The frieze sculpted in high relief with a pair of Buddha's, each seated with the legs crossed on a throne, their hands clasped under the wide sleeves of their mantles, the latter covering both shoulders falling down in regular pleats along their body, arms and legs and with a further section draped over the throne, their faces displaying serene expressions with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows that run into their nose-bridges, smiling lips, elongated earlobes and their plain hairdo continuing into the ushnisha, some archaic characters and emblems engraved at the base.
Old European private collection - Slightly chipped