Ca. 960–1279 AD. Song dynasty. A fine pair of terracotta bricks decorated with high-relief floral motifs set within rectangular frames. The back of these bricks is left unworked. For the diversity and richness of its cultural achievements, the Song dynasty, which ruled most of China between 960 and 1279 AD, is remembered as one of China’s greatest. For more information on the Song dynasty, see Kuhn, D. (1987). The Song Dynasty, 960 to 1279: A new society reflected in its culture. Acta Humaniora, Weinheim. Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets. Size: L:Set of 2; 160mm / W:310mm ; 5.5kg