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A Chinese ivory model of a seated Guandi
wearing chainmail partially covered by elaborate robes decorated with dragons among clouds, holding an album in one hand and stroking his beard with the other, on a shaped base carved with confronting dragons and lotus-petals -- 12.in (30.5cm) high, 19th Century.
See Colour Plate 6.
wearing chainmail partially covered by elaborate robes decorated with dragons among clouds, holding an album in one hand and stroking his beard with the other, on a shaped base carved with confronting dragons and lotus-petals -- 12.in (30.5cm) high, 19th Century.
See Colour Plate 6.