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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
1419
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN
KING
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The fgure likely depicts the Guardian of
the West, Virupaksha, standing on a low
base and dressed in armor with monster-
form epaulettes. The benevolent face is
surmounted by a tall diadem decorated with
Buddha images, and is backed by a billowing
celestial scarf.
17Ω in. (44.5 cm.) high
$15,000-20,000
明 銅鎏金天王立像
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