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LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF PARCEL GILT-BRONZE GUARDIANS
Late Ming dynasty, 17th century
Each finely cast holding a sword in the right hand, wearing long robes belted over armor and a long celestial scarf that ripples above the shoulders, the bearded figure also holding a linked chain in his left hand while the other figure holds a flattened ring, standing on a separate shaped base, the face and hands gilded, the robes covered in gold lacquer, with traces of red lacquer on the officials' caps
Each approximately 24in. (61cm.) high (2)
Late Ming dynasty, 17th century
Each finely cast holding a sword in the right hand, wearing long robes belted over armor and a long celestial scarf that ripples above the shoulders, the bearded figure also holding a linked chain in his left hand while the other figure holds a flattened ring, standing on a separate shaped base, the face and hands gilded, the robes covered in gold lacquer, with traces of red lacquer on the officials' caps
Each approximately 24in. (61cm.) high (2)