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MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Details
A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The standing figure is modelled wearing long robes and a tall hat. The face is finely detailed with a serene expression. There are traces of gilt lacquer remaining.
20 1/8 in. (51 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The standing figure is modelled wearing long robes and a tall hat. The face is finely detailed with a serene expression. There are traces of gilt lacquer remaining.
20 1/8 in. (51 cm.) high
Provenance
From a private Swiss collection, amassed between 1963-1980.
Special notice
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