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                                  A VERY RARE MASSIVE BRONZE FIGURE OF TIANPENG YUANSHUAI

                                     MING DYNASTY, 15TH-16TH CENTURY
                                      The deity stands in a martial pose, holding various implements in his eight hands, including a seal, lasso,
                                      and three discs. He is clad in boots and armor under robes that are secured at the waist with a belt. The
                                      central bearded face is fanked by two additional faces and surmounted by a fourth, diminutive head, all
                                      with stern visages.
                                      50Ω in. (128.3 cm.) high
                                      $200,000-400,000

                                                          PROVENANCE

                                      The Collection of Walter (1922-2002) and Alberta (1926-2013) Drake, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
                                  明十五/十六世紀 銅天蓬元帥立像

                                                                                                                                     (detail)

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