Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A mixed group of plaques and tiles comprising: a matched pair of tile fragments, each with an elephant in high-relief, standing on stylised undulating ground; representation of a castle on their backs; the elephants facing each other when the tiles are arranged as originally intended; some surviving pigmentation; a square panel with seated multi-armed deity in high-relief within an oval niché; a rectangular panel with standing male figure in high-relief, elaborate headdress, hands held with palms together at chest, voluminous sleeves and floor-length robe. 17 kg total, 26-35cm (10 1/4 - 13 3/4"). From an important collection of Chinese art formed in Japan.[3, No Reserve]