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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A STUCCO FIGURE OF A TWO-HEADED WINGED DEITY
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The deity is modelled with two heads, each bearing a peaceful expression, wearing a plain diadem with ribbons trailing from the back. The wings, with intricately rendered feathers are emerging to each side of the torso and the waist is tied with a skirt. The front of the figure is applied with gilt, the skirt with green pigment and the hair with blue pigment.
12 ¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The deity is modelled with two heads, each bearing a peaceful expression, wearing a plain diadem with ribbons trailing from the back. The wings, with intricately rendered feathers are emerging to each side of the torso and the waist is tied with a skirt. The front of the figure is applied with gilt, the skirt with green pigment and the hair with blue pigment.
12 ¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high
Provenance
With Alan Priest, New York.
With Eskenazi, London.
With Eskenazi, London.
Exhibited
Chinese Buddhist Sculpture from Northern Wei to Ming, Eskenazi, New York, 18-30 March, 2002, no. 17.
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