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A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
Ming Dynasty
The Supreme Lord of the Dark Heaven with serene countenance,
seated with his hands resting on his knees, the flowing robes open at
the chest to reveal an armoured breast plate, the robes tied beneath
the high belt with a billowing ribbon.
30.5cm (12in) high.
£4,000 - 6,000
HK$41,000 - 62,000
CNY35,000 - 53,000
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A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF A BUDDHIST GUARDIAN OF
THE FOUR DIRECTIONS
Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Wearing elaborately armoured robes and helmet, with a billowing
celestial scarf draped around his neck, the hands clasped together
before him, set on a wave and rockwork base, traces of gilt and
lacquered decoration remaining.
41.5cm (16.3/8in) high.
£2,000 - 3,000
HK$21,000 - 31,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000

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Provenance: A distinguished English private collection
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