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6059 The stupa in the figure’s right hand identifies him as Li Jing or the
A CAST BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN Tuota Tianwang of Chinese traditional religious practice as described
Seated lalitasana, her left hand cast to support a now lost object, in the novels Fengshen Yanyi and Xi You Ji; a figure further identified
attired in flowing robes adorned in silver metal inlay floral decoration as the Buddhist Heavenly King of the North, Vaisravana (Ch:
and bearing a two-character mark to the reverse likely meant to read Pishawentian or duowentian).
Shisou, the underside copper plate sealed with a double vajra.
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A SMALL CAST BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYU
US$800 - 1,200 Ming dynasty
The bearded God of War dressed in a scholar’s cap and tunic
6060 covered by his armor as he sits with his legs protected by elaborate
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN DEITY boots on a replacement burlwood wood base (wear, losses).
18th/19th century 5 3/4in (14.5cm) high
Upholding a stupa in his right hand, the figure attired in elaborate
martial garb and flowing tassels, the underside of his feet cast with US$800 - 1,200
thin tenons likely for mounting to a now lost larger object; together
with an associated wooden stand reticulated as curling tendrils of
smoke.
4in (10cm) height exclusive of associated stand
US$1,500 - 2,500
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