Asian Art

June 0409, 2022
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LOT 157

Lot 157

A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)

A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
Lot 157 Details
A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)

北齐 (550-577年) 汉白玉双菩萨立像

The two bodhisattvas standing side by side on lotus plinths, backed by a large almond-shaped aureole, the rectangular based carved with a incense burner flanked by two kneeling figures and two lions, the back and sides inscribed with Chinese characters
height 17.7 in — 45 cm

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
  • A White Marble Buddhist Stele of Two Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550-577)
Note:

Accompanied by a 'Certificate of Antiquity' from Martin Fung Antiques & Furniture Co., 1998
随有香港东风堂(Martin Fung)古董行1998年出具证书

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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