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TWO BRONZE MODELS OF FEMALE
IMMORTALS
Yuan/Ming Dynasty
The first representing the goddess Chang’e,
with billowing celestial scarf and rabbit at
her feet; the second figure with ample robes,
holding an offering dish, the hands concealed
beneath the voluminous sleeves, with red
painted decoration remaining. The tallest:
19.5cm (7 3/4in) high (2).

£2,000 - 3,000
HK$19,000 - 29,000 731
CNY17,000 - 26,000

Provenance
Sir Michael Oppenheimer (3rd Baronet,
1924-2020) and Lady Helen Oppenheimer
DD (1926-2022), and thence by descent.

732
A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
Ming Dynasty
Standing on a pedestal, the hands held at
the front, depicted with a serene expression
surmounted by his tall official’s hat, wearing
long robes and a belted surcoat with a large
ruyi collar, traces of gilt and lacquer. 22.5cm
(8 7/8in) high
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,700 - 15,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000
733
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI
18th century
The crowned deity seated in dhyanasana on
a double lotus pedestal, the left hand raised
in vitakramudra holding the stem of a lotus 732
spray, the face flanked by elongated earlobes
and a celestial scarf framing the body,
holding a sword in his right hand.
10cm (4in) high
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$15,000 - 19,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000

733

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