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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
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A JAPANESE IRON STATUE OF PINDOLA
19th century
The realistically cast ‘tiger-taming’ luohan with a serene expression, Provenance
depicted seated in a relaxed position, slightly looking back and with Gisèle Croës, s.a., arts d’extrême-orient, Brussels
his left elbow leaning on the acquiescent beast, balancing a slender A Belgian private collection, acquired from the above on 26 May
ruyi in his left hand, and resting on his knee his right hand, adorned 2000
in a loose monastic robe draped over his body, revealing his chest.
71.5cm (28 1/8) high
£20,000 - 30,000
HK$170,000 - 250,000
CNY150,000 - 230,000
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 185
