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Lot Essay
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Details
A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANDI
The god of war is shown seated with his left hand resting on his knee, and his right hand holding his long beard. He is wearing robes and elaborate armour detailed with a lion-form epaulet and incised dragons and leafy scrolls. His face has a fierce expression beneath the cloth cap which is tied with a ribbon.
9 in. (23 cm.) high, hongmu stand
The god of war is shown seated with his left hand resting on his knee, and his right hand holding his long beard. He is wearing robes and elaborate armour detailed with a lion-form epaulet and incised dragons and leafy scrolls. His face has a fierce expression beneath the cloth cap which is tied with a ribbon.
9 in. (23 cm.) high, hongmu stand
Provenance
From the collection of the Polish author Prof. Adam Zielinski (1929-2010)
Property from a German family collection
Property from a German family collection
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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