Deux statuettes de dignitaires en bronze doré Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIE-XVIIE siècle

vêtus de longues robes richement brodées, le visage serein, les yeux en amande, portant la coiffe du dignitaire, l'un tenant un présent dans ses mains et l'autre anciennement un ruyi, la coiffe et les pieds en bronze patiné

The left one is in good overall condition with some dents, wears and light rubbing to the gilding consistent with age ; the right one with expected wears, dents and rubbing and an original metal patch scattered on the surface to the back ; he was originally holding a stick in his hands ; both have unsealed bases.
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