A CHINESE NORTHERN WEI STYLE BRONZE STELE
MING OR LATER (1368-1644)
Modelled with a central Buddha figure flanked by two attendants on an arch formed flaming mandarla ground, raised on a double lotus base upon a flaring rectangular base, the base with incised calligraphy dating the piece to 441AD, and the reverse dating to the 4th year in the reign of Putong (524AD)
10½in. (26.7cm.) high
A CHINESE NORTHERN WEI STYLE BRONZE STELE
MING OR LATER (1368-1644)
Modelled with a central Buddha figure flanked by two attendants on an arch formed flaming mandarla ground, raised on a double lotus base upon a flaring rectangular base, the base with incised calligraphy dating the piece to 441AD, and the reverse dating to the 4th year in the reign of Putong (524AD)
10½in. (26.7cm.) high
