Origin: China. Dynasty: NorthernAnd Southern dynasties (420-581). Date: 6th c. Technique: White marble finely carvedAnd polished. Description: In the centerA Buddha withA high ushnish sitting in lotus posture inA niche.Above his headA canopyAnd large Bodhi trees. He is flanked by BodhisattvaAnd monks standing on lotus rooting in stems coming from the beaks of mythologicalAnimals sitting beneath. In the lower register lions flankingA hill censer. Measurement: Height 63cm, width 42cm, depth 11cm. Frame/Pedestal: Fixed inA wooden base. Condition B. BrokenAnd restored.
Provenance: -Collection Colonel Oberst Paul Kuhlo (1866-1943). Kuhlo studied Sinology in BerlinAnd served from 1912As commandant of the EastAsian marine detachment in Kiautschou. 1914,After the German capitulation he was imprisoned until 1919. The stele he brought backAfter his retour to Germany. -Private collection Germany,Acquired from the estate of the descendants. -Art trade Germany.