A Chinese Grey Limestone Head of a Buddha, Shandong Province, Northern Qi dynasty, ca. 550 - 577 CE Jewelry - Varia and for this reason are

and for this reason are commonly known as 'bath-saucers'

Condition:  Some chips to the surface and one deep loss at the back

Raft Gallery

acquired November 21

The upright figures of the two brothers are shown in the top panel

A Chinese Grey Limestone Head of a Buddha, Shandong Province, Northern Qi dynasty, ca. 550 - 577 CE Jewelry - Varia and for this reason areThe serene meditative expression of this sculpture, rendered through the sensitive carving style and harmonious curves, epitomizes the high quality achieved by stone carvers in the Qi Dynasty. The oval face is accentuated with downcast eyes below gracefully arched eyebrows, the serene countenance centered with a pronounced long nose, above a bow shaped mouth, the lips tenderly lifted at the corners in a beatific smile, and framed by a pair of long