Lot 6. A very rare grey limestone head of Buddha Shakyamuni, Tang Dynasty, Longmen Caves, 7th century AD; 38cm (15in) high. Estimate £ 80,000 - 120,000. Sold for £ 300,062 (€ 331,744) . Courtesy Bonams. The smoothly carved face with meditative expression,...

Lot 348. A dark grey stone head of a bodhisattva, Northern Wei Dynasty (386-584), Longmen Caves; 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) high, wood stand. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 92,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2009 The long, narrow face carved...