Ca.960-1279 AD. Chinese Song Dynasty. A buff-coloured, rectangular brick with a dancer depicted in high relief. The dancer, with turned head, crossed arms, and legs akimbo as if in mid-step, wears an elaborate tri-corn headpiece, long gown, trousers and boots. The Song Dynasty, which ruled most of China between 960 and 1279 AD, was responsible for many innovations, including the first banknotes (paper money), as well as in the fine arts, as this beautiful ceramic brick exemplifies. Excellent condition.Size: L:350mm / W:190mm ; 4kg; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s;