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A POLYCHROME AND LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A DAOIST SAGE
18TH CENTURY
Naturalistically cast as an old man with well-defined features and a benign expression, holding a peach in his right hand, his left hand concealed under his long flowing robes lacquered and painted in gilt with storks in flight amidst clouds, with another peach and a double-gourd bottle suspended from his belt
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high, stand
18TH CENTURY
Naturalistically cast as an old man with well-defined features and a benign expression, holding a peach in his right hand, his left hand concealed under his long flowing robes lacquered and painted in gilt with storks in flight amidst clouds, with another peach and a double-gourd bottle suspended from his belt
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high, stand
(US$2,600-4,000)