Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A glazed ceramic three-part model shrine with scooped base square in plan with raised tile ridges and horse-head protomes, shrine with central round-section trunk and flanking column to each corner, seated figure of Buddha to one face and incised calligraphic script; upper section similar to the base with gabled roof, horse-heads and other detailing. 25 kg, 81cm (32"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence test certificate issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 13PX060219. [3]