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8058 A very similar stele, dated AD 664, also in the form of an arched
A SMALL STONE BUDDHIST STELE alcove, but enclosing multiple figures, is in the collection of the Freer
Tang dynasty Sackler Museum, accession number RLS1997.48.3976. A further
The stele formed as an arched alcove raised on a rectangular plinth, alcove-style stele, dated AD 659, in this case of rectangular shape
the alcove enclosing a figure of the Buddha, seated on a fabric- but enclosing a very similar Buddha figure, is also in the collection of
draped lotus throne, the hands arranged in the abhaya mudra, the the Freer Sackler museum, accession number RLS1997.48.3489. A
figure clothed in a flowing robe, the face with a sweet countenance, stylistically related figure rendered in gilt bronze was sold at Sotheby’s
the interior of the alcove with traces of polychrome. New York, 17 September 2014, sale n09191, lot 424.
8 3/4in (22cm) high
US$2,500 - 3,500
唐 佛坐像石碑
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