Dimensions: Height 15 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 11 cm without base

Weight: 2589 grams with base

This sensitively carved marble head of Buddha exemplifies the refined sculptural traditions of the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577 CE), a period known for its elegant, spiritualized representations of Buddhist deities. The face is modeled with soft, rounded features, a serene expression, and delicately arched brows above gently lidded eyes, conveying a meditative calm.

The head is crowned with an ushnisha formed of tightly coiled snail-shell curls, a hallmark of Buddha iconography, rising to a domed finial. The ears are elongated, reflecting the Buddha’s renunciation of worldly wealth. Subtle traces of original pigment and calcification are retained, indicating long burial and lending the surface a textured, archaeological character.

The stone is crisply carved and retains a strong sense of volume despite its fragmentary state. Mounted on a modern base.