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A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A DAOIST IMMORTAL A BRONZE FIGURE OF A STANDING MONK
17th century 16th/17th century
The elongated figure clad in long billowing robes, open at the rotund Set on a circular lotus petal base, modelled with the hands clasped
belly, with his right arm raised up, the characterful face turned towards together, wearing priests robes with scrolling foliate borders, the face
a tall crane standing below him, all raised upon a plinth, with small with contemplative expression beneath prominent brows, areas of gilt
turtles amongst the rocky surroundings. 32cm (12 1/2in) high lacquer remaining.
23.5cm (9.1/4in) high.
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY19,000 - 29,000 £1,500 - 2,000
HK$24,000 - 35,000 CNY15,000 - 19,000
HK$18,000 - 24,000
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