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A FAHUA MODEL OF ZHENWU AND A
FAHUA FIGURAL TILE
Late Ming Dynasty
The figure of Zhenwu seated on a high throne
with a snake and turtle at his feet, 26.5cm
(10 1/2in) high; the tile moulded in relief with
a female deity holding a lotus spray amongst
voluminous wispy clouds, within a hardwood
frame and stand, 25cm (9 7/8) high (tile only).
(2).
£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 18,000
Please note this Lot is to be sold at
No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價

明晚期 琺華釉真武大帝坐像 及琺華釉仙人紋
磚 各一

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
16th/17th century
The Daoist deity cast seated with his hands
resting on his knees, wearing long flowing
robes with the left upper part billowing, open
at the chest to reveal scale armour above
a belt and a writhing dragon in relief, with a
serene expression, with finely-detailed beard
and long flowing hair at the back, the bare
feet protruding under the robes, traces of gilt
lacquering remaining.
28.2cm (11 1/16in) high.
£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 18,000
Please note this Lot is to be sold at
No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價

十六/十七世紀 銅真武大帝像

Published, Illustrated and Exhibited:
Roger Keverne Ltd., Summer Exhibition,
London, 2012, no.11.

展覽著錄：Roger Keverne Ltd.，《夏季展
覽》，倫敦，2012年，編號11

Compare with a related bronze figure of
Zhenwu, late Ming dynasty, in the British
Museum, illustrated by S.Little, Taoism and
the Arts of China, Chicago, 2000, p.295,
no.104.
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