Description:
Archaic Stone Head of Bodhisattva, China, Northern Wei style, the lacquered face with faint smile, central-parted hair, and flat ears, wearing a plain three-sided crown, mounted on a stand, overall ht. 8 1/2, head ht. 6 in.
Estimate $600-800
flaking to lacquer, the left year chipped and repaired.
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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