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                                                             A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
                                                             MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

                                                             The standing fgure is modelled wearing long robes and a tall
                                                             hat. The face is fnely detailed with a serene expression. There
                                                             are traces of gilt lacquer remaining.
                                                             20¿ in. (51 cm.) high

                                                             £4,000-6,000                          $5,100-7,500
                                                                                                  €4,700-6,900

                                                             PROVENANCE

                                                             From a private Swiss collection, amassed between 1963-1980.

                                                             明十七世紀 木雕官員立像
                                                             來源: 瑞士私人珍藏, 購自1963年至1980年之間

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ANOTHER PROPERTY

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A SMALL BRONZE ‘GUANYIN AND ACOLYTE’ GROUP
13TH-14TH CENTURY

The Goddess of Mercy is seated on a throne wearing formal
dress, her head is adorned with a crown. Two small acolytes
stand on either side before her.
5¿ in. (13.2 cm.) high

£800-1,200        $1,100-1,500
                   €930-1,400

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元/明十三/十四世紀 銅觀音坐像

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