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CHINA, Tang dynasty Rare carved sandstone Buddha head. The d…
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CHINA, Tang dynasty Rare carved sandstone Buddha head. The d…
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
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Description
CHINA, Tang dynasty
Rare carved sandstone Buddha head. The deity is depicted with a serene face, rounded features, an oval shape, a mouth with full lips giving a slight smile, a flat nose, fine eyes highlighted by thin eyebrows. The hair was curly and topped with an elaborate tiara, two thicker strands falling to the back of the neck.
Resting on an adapted base.
Height (head only): 19 cm
(Hole at the back, missing)
Provenance: private collection in the south of France, then by descent.
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About the sale
A collector's world tour: Asian and Oriental art
Auction location
Auction time
06/25/2026 at 11:00 AM
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