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A LARGE GILT WOOD SEATED FIGURE OF WENCHANG A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF WEITUO PUSA
19th century 17th century
Seated in a tall hat and flowing robes, the hands clasped together at The warrior standing with the left foot thrust forward, the arms and
the chest, the face with serene expression flanked by a pair of long hands at waist-level posed to hold a now missing weapon, dressed
pendulous ears, the surface gilt. in chainmail armour over flowing robes, the midriff with a fierce
91cm (35 3/4in) high beast-mask chest-guard, the mail skirt terminating in mask-weights,
the face with a gentle expression, red lacquer under the gilding and
additional red and black lacquer accenting the face and clothing,
£1,000 - 1,500 affixed to a scroll-form wood stand. 66cm (26in) high
HK$9,700 - 15,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000
£4,000 - 6,000
HK$39,000 - 58,000
CNY34,000 - 51,000
The child-like face of the present figure is a typical representation of
the purity of Weituo Pusa, one of the thirty-two generals under the
four Guardian Kings.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
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