The Northern Wei reform contributed greatly to an amalgamation of art and culture in sixth-century China. This was manifested in painting, calligraphy, the funerary and decorative arts, and in the style of the cave-temples at Longmen in Henan Province. It was during the Northern Wei Dynasty that Buddhism was introduced to China – an introduction which rooted itself firmly in the cultural fabric of China. Over 30,000 Buddhist images dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty have been found to date.
Ancient Chinese Ceramic Buddha Bricks
A selection of two Ancient Chinese ceramic bricks with relief images of Buddha, one seated and one standing. They both date to the Northern Wei period, have a rectangular form, and an undecorated reverse. Details of the reliefs are still clearly legible, including the facial features of both figures.
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Period: Northern Wei
Provenance: Ex London UK Private Collection, 1990's
Condition: Fine condition, encrustation covers the surface.
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