Chinese 6th Century Northern Dynasties Painted Cast Iron Bodhisattva Seating on Rock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origin :   China

Period & Style : Circa 6th century, Northern Dynasties;  
                        Northern Qi ( 549-557 AD ) or Northern Zhou ( 557-581 AD )

Material :  Cast iron, repainted later

Size & Weight :  H. 12.6 in. ( 32 cm )

Condition :   Flower decor of right side crown damaged, original separate flame lost due to age.

This is a very special ancient Buddhism artwork, cast iron Bodhisattva, seating on the rock.

All its characters show that it could be made during Northern Dynasties, mid sixth century.

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