Origin: China. Dynasty: Northern Qi/early Sui dynasty. Date: 6th c. Technique: Light grey limestone with white veinsAndA shiny, yellowish patina skin. Description: The design of the head showsAnAlmost manneristic style. The narrow mouth with sensual, curved lips, set off withA clear line. The eyesAlmost closed, the eyebrowArches elegantly curved. The nose rather flatAnd broad. The chin justAs narrowAnd small. The head ofA well-nourished person. The ears clearly elongated, the very long earlobe broken offAt the right ear. The head together with the ushnisha ending inA light spike covered with small curls, stylized in flat relief . Measurement: Height 29cm. Frame/Pedestal: Standing onA fitting base from wood. Condition B. Both ears damagedAnd other smaller damages due toAge.
Provenance: -Collection Julius Krell.A privateArt collector, whoAlso owned works by PicassoAnd Mataré. Managing directorAnd co-owner of the well-known furniture store "Kramm" in Essen. Chairman of the "Teppichgilde". -Hereditary to the great-nephew in the 1960s. Since then in family ownership.