CHINE, DYNASTIE MING, XVIEME SIECLE

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PIQUE-CIERGE EN BRONZE
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING, XVIEME SIECLE
L'étranger est représenté un genou à terre, l'autre replié, un bras levé supportant un plateau. Il est vêtu d'une longue tunique ceinturée à la taille, le visage tourné sur le côté, les cheveux et la barbe bouclés.
Hauteur: 35 cm. (13 ¾ in.)

Special notice

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Further details

A BRONZE 'FOREIGNER' PRICKET CANDLESTICK
CHINA, MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

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Lot Essay

A comparable bronze candlestick with a foreigner dated 16-17th century was sold in Christie's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 333. Also see a pair of bronze 'foreigner' candlesticks dated 17th century sold in Christie's London, 11 May 2010, lot 175.

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