Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A ceramic figure of Buddha(?) kneeling, wearing an ankle-length open-fronted jacket, hair gathered at the rear in a ponytail, soles of the shoes to the rear; some pigment remaining; sleeves with sockets to accept separate hands. 5.5 kg, 43cm (17"). Property of a central London gallery; acquired from the Russkin collection; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report issued by Laboratory Kotalla, no.35PX210120.Finely modelled.