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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
17TH CENTURY
The fgure of the 'Perfected Warrior' is cast with a stern expression and seated with his hands placed on his
knees. He is wearing armour beneath his long robe that is incised at the hems and decorated in front with a
dragon in profle below his belt. His long hair is swept back from his face and falls down his back.
17¼ in. (44 cm.) high
£6,000-8,000 US$7,900-10,000
€7,000-9,300
PROVENANCE:
Private European Collection
明末清初 鎏金銅真武大帝坐像
來源: 歐洲私人珍藏
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