Lot 231
  • 231

Tête en pierre Chine, dynastie Tang (618-907)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

représentant le bouddha Shakyamuni sculpté l'expression sereine, les yeux mi-clos, les arcades sourcillères saillantes, le front orné de l'urna

Condition

some expected wear, an old chip to the hair line and on the nose but no apparent recent restoration or damages that would not be original to the piece.
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