A TERRACOTTA WALL BRICK DEPICTING A CHILD WITH... Lot n° 686

A TERRACOTTA WALL BRICK DEPICTING A CHILD WITH UMBRELLA, SONG DYNASTY China, Song dynasty (960-1279). depicting a young boy, in high relief, playing with an umbrella, all within a rectangular reserve. Remnants of red, green, white and black pigments. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Condition: Commensurate with age, remnants of pigments, chips, signs of weathering, and material loss. Weight: 8.1 kg Dimensions: Size 35.7 x 18 x 7.4 cm Mounted on an associated metal stand (2). Literature comparison: For related bricks, see 'Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum Sculpture 5. Stone and brick carvings' 2009 no. 165-171.