CHINESE CARVED MARBLE BUDDHA / BODHISATTVA BUST
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Description
CHINESE CARVED MARBLE BUDDHA / BODHISATTVA BUST, fragment depicting a figure with tranquil expression, elongated earlobes, and a madorla or halo behind, fitted in later rosewood stand. Bust having "CHINA / #701" inscribed in ink to underside and stand with incised "CHINA". Possibly Wei Dynasty, 386-535. 12 1/8" HOA (with stand), 9 1/4" H, 7" W.
Catalogue Note: Two notes with the present piece indicate provenance from Frank Caro, a premier dealer of Chinese art in the 1930s.
Catalogue Note: Two notes with the present piece indicate provenance from Frank Caro, a premier dealer of Chinese art in the 1930s.
Condition
Good as-found condition, lacking body and flake to top of halo.
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- 26.5%
CHINESE CARVED MARBLE BUDDHA / BODHISATTVA BUST
Estimate $100 - $200
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