Stone, metalChina, Northern Qi period (550 to 577 AD)Dimensions: Height 26.5 cm by 17 cm by 17 cmWeight: 12.2 kilogramsThe head of a Buddha statue, broken at the neck, is carved from hard grey stone. The head has wavy strands of hair piled in a bun, similar to the Gandhara style. The flat face is a square in shape, the eyes are elongated and narrow and the eyebrows arched like a bow. The facial expression indicates serenity. The head is fixed to a stand made of metal.Purchased: 22nd May 1997 from Dr Robert Bigler , Zurich , Switzerland.The buying price was 45.000 CHFAUCTION DATE:Saturday 23rd April 202211:00 - 13:00Preview:15. April - 17. April 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00AUCTION LOCATIONThe SpaceVorm Eichholz 2f42119 WuppertalGermanyEXHIBITED ONLY:Family Collection HofDelsbergerallee 654053 BaselSwitzerlandSPECIAL NOTESAll Lots are in Basel , and will be ped from there.All items must be paid to Hardt Auctions GmbHThe ment has to be arranged by the buyer.Hardt Auctions can not be held resposible for Export documents or local laws forCH-4132 Muttenz+41 61 467 95 00E-Mail:Kraft E.L.S. AGFlorenz-Strasse 5CH-4142 Münchenstein+41 61 337 92 30E-Mail: info@kraft-els.chFILE ACCESSFor Pictures ,Movies and Provenances please visit:Liveauctioneers51bidlivedrouot-digitalepailivethe-saleroomlot-tissimo