Lot 5
  • 5

A DEHUA FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI QING DYNASTY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • ceramics
  • 24 cm, 9 1/2  in.
well modelled, seated on pierced rockwork beside a Buddhist lion, wearing loose robes tied at the waist and elaborate jewellery, with hair in a high chignon, holding a ruyi sceptre in the right hand, the reverse impressed with a double-gourd seal reading He Chaozong

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 11th November 2015, lot 145.

Condition

The figure is in very good condition with the exception of loss of the head of the ruyi sceptre.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."