A bronze figure Guandi , LATE MING DYNASTY | Christie's

Sale 2501

ASIAN CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART

Amsterdam

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8 May 2001

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Lot 488

A bronze figure Guandi

LATE MING DYNASTY

Price realised

NLG 3,525

Estimate

NLG 2,200 - NLG 2,800

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A bronze figure Guandi
Late Ming Dynasty
The God of War standing aggressively on a rockwork base, finely cast details of the extensive armour, holding a sword in one hand and a jewel in the other, the fierceful head with a high crown, traces of gilt, minor old damage
27.7 cm. high

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