WHITE MARBLE OF THE GREAT BUDDHA'S HEAD FROM...
Updated September 15, 2026
| Lot number | 357 |
| Estimate | 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD |
| Auction | Sep Premier Antique & Collectibles II |
| Date | September 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Yakon Auctions |
| Location | Germantown, Maryland |
THE GREAT BUDDHA'S HEAD FROM THE NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY. <br>H:60cm (23.62in) H:39cm (15.35in) This is a fragmented head sculpture of Bodhisattva carved from white marble of late Northern Wei Dynasty. The marble texture is delicate and smooth. It wears a tall elaborate crown, with a small carved Buddha figure in the center of the crown, primitive elegant scroll patterns on both sides, and neat layered lotus petal patterns on the crown edge, showing grand luxurious crown format. It has solid round-square face, slender half-closed eyes with concise primitive eyebrow lines, straight thick nose and gentle restrained lip lines with faint peaceful smile, embodying tranquil solemn aura. It fully presents the age artistic style of Northern Dynasties sculpture: elegant thin figure, primitive serene charm. The stone surface bears natural ancient patina formed after thousand-year erosion. Despite body fragmentary condition, it retains complete facial spiritual charm. As a classic relic of Quyang stone sculpture system in Northern Dynasties of Hebei, it is a precious physical specimen for studying Northern Dynasties Buddhist stone art and style evolution, with outstanding display and collection value.<br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation prov
