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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

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                                  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-mask epaulettes. The benevolent face is surmounted by a tall diadem decorated with
                                      images of Buddha, and the head is backed by a billowing celestial scarf.
                                      17Ω in. (44.5 cm.) high

                                      $8,000-12,000

                                  明 銅鎏金天王立像

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