Bust of a buddha
Place of OriginXiangtangshan, Hebei, China; South Hill, cave 2, Xiangtangshan, Hebei
Dateapprox. 550-600
PeriodNorthern Qi
DynastyNorthern Qi dynasty (550-577)
MaterialsMedium dark, buff gray, slightly impure, fine-grained limestone
DimensionsOverall: H. 18 1/4 in × W. 13 7/8 in × D. 6 3/16 in, 63.5 lb. (46.4 cm × 35.2 cm × 16.5 cm, 28.8 kg)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S82+
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on view
probably 618-800
581-618
approx. 650-700
prob. 800-900
500-600
