Lot Essay
A similar example was sold in our London sale rooms, Fine Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes, Jades and Works of Art, 4 December 1995, lot 182
MING DYNASTY, DATED HONGZHI (1488-1505) AND OF THE PERIOD
Details
AN IRON FIGURE OF A DIGNITARY
ming dynasty, dated hongzhi (1488-1505) and of the period
The figure seated on a rectangular base, wearing flowing robes and with his hands clasped at his chest, also wearing a domed hat with moulded symbols, the back with dedicatory inscription, with fitted wood hexagonal base
26 in. high
ming dynasty, dated hongzhi (1488-1505) and of the period
The figure seated on a rectangular base, wearing flowing robes and with his hands clasped at his chest, also wearing a domed hat with moulded symbols, the back with dedicatory inscription, with fitted wood hexagonal base
26 in. high
Provenance
With Georg L. Hartl, Munich, Germany