Statuette de gardien en bronze doré Dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle

debout sur un socle représentant des nuages stylisés, les mains jointes devant la poitrine, vêtu d'une riche armure ouvragée, une fine étoffe virevoltant autour de lui

The figure has been stabilized by a later added metal stick supporting his back, the extremity of the ribbon is missing between his legs as well as a 2cm part missing to the edge of his robe in his back, two casting faults resulting as two holes in the bronze stand, the gilding partly worn, otherwise good condition.
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