Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A carved stone architectural panel depicting seated nimbate Buddha under a canopy, hands in Abhaya mudra, offering sense of protection and peace, hair pulled up to a topknot, elongated ears; the figure carved in half-round in a rectangular recess with decorative top and right outer border. 3.5 kg, 32cm (12 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a private collection formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, right hand absent.