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A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED
BRONZE FIGURE OF A
DAOIST DEITY
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The Daoist deity with ferce expression is
shown seated wearing full armor under
long robes incised with cloud scroll on
the hems, and a celestial scarf billowing
behind his head, with traces of gold and red
lacquer remaining.
19æ in. (50 cm.) high

$12,000-18,000

PROVENANCE
Nagatani, Chicago, 4 March 1968.
明 銅漆金道教人物坐像

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