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                                                                                                                    A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL

                                                                                                                             MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
                                                                                                                                 The fgure is shown standing on an integral rectangular base and
                                                                                                                                 wears an oficial’s robes and ribbed hat fastened with a hairpin and
                                                                                                                                 tied under the chin. In his hands he delicately holds a lotus. There are
                                                                                                                                 traces of gilt and red lacquer.
                                                                                                                                 31 in. (78.8 cm.) high
                                                                                                                                 $15,000-18,000

                                                                                                                                                                                                  PROVENANCE

                                                                                                                                 Private American collection.
                                                                                                                    明 銅文官立像

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