A BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The 'Perfected Warrior' shown seated on a throne, his hands hidden within the full sleeves of his robes that are cast in high relief with four-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst clouds on the front, sleeves and knees, with a snake and tortoise at the front of the throne and a small cloud-form incense holder at one corner
19¾ in. (50 cm.) high
A BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The 'Perfected Warrior' shown seated on a throne, his hands hidden within the full sleeves of his robes that are cast in high relief with four-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst clouds on the front, sleeves and knees, with a snake and tortoise at the front of the throne and a small cloud-form incense holder at one corner
19¾ in. (50 cm.) high
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