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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) AND LATER
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A MONK AND A GROUP OF NINE BRONZE WEIGHTS AND VESSELS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) AND LATER
The monk is shown in standing position on a lotus base with his hands clasped in front of his chest and wearing long robes that are incised at the hems. Traces of gilt lacquer are visible. The group of weights and vessels include a pair of ram-shaped weights; a weight in the shape of a deer; four various weights in the shape of a Buddhist lion; and two various small censers.
The monk 9 in. (23 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) AND LATER
The monk is shown in standing position on a lotus base with his hands clasped in front of his chest and wearing long robes that are incised at the hems. Traces of gilt lacquer are visible. The group of weights and vessels include a pair of ram-shaped weights; a weight in the shape of a deer; four various weights in the shape of a Buddhist lion; and two various small censers.
The monk 9 in. (23 cm.) high
Provenance
Property from the Professor Frederick Seguier Drake (1892-1976) Family Collection.
The group of weights and vessels: Property from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Bernard Drake.
The group of weights and vessels: Property from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Bernard Drake.