PF1217

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Lot 106
  • 106

Statuette de gardien en bronze doré Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • bronze
assis sur un lion bouddhique couché sur une base lotiforme, vêtu d'une riche armure et paré de bijoux précieux, un écureuil dans la main gauche, le visage sévère au fin collier de barbe, le front ceint d'une couronne ouvragée à cinq pointes, la base scellée, traces de polychromie

Condition

The figure is in very good overall condition with some tiny dents and light scratches to the rim ; traces of red pigment to the mouth, mane and tail of the beast.
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