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(US$6,000-8,000)
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A BOXWOOD FIGURE OF GUANGONG
18TH CENTURY
The figure of the official finely carved in the round, modelled with finely detailed facial features forming a stern expression, standing on a platform of stylised clouds carved in high relief, his right hand clasping his official's belt, his long beard and flowing garments naturalistically rendered (small section of belt repaired)
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high, box
18TH CENTURY
The figure of the official finely carved in the round, modelled with finely detailed facial features forming a stern expression, standing on a platform of stylised clouds carved in high relief, his right hand clasping his official's belt, his long beard and flowing garments naturalistically rendered (small section of belt repaired)
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high, box