Important Chinese Art

Important Chinese Art

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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Sydney L. Moss Ltd. Sydney L. Moss Ltd 珍藏中國晚期銅器

A large bronze figure of Wenchang Late Ming dynasty | 明末 銅文昌帝君坐像

Auction Closed

April 22, 07:57 AM GMT

Estimate

600,000 - 700,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Sydney L. Moss Ltd.

A large bronze figure of Wenchang 

Late Ming dynasty

Sydney L. Moss Ltd 珍藏中國晚期銅器

明末 銅文昌帝君坐像


sturdily cast as the God of Literature seated on a plinth with the left hand resting on the knee, depicted with a serene expression above locks of moustache and beard trailing downwards, all surmounted by his tall official's cap with a raised back and two long streamers, the long robes skilfully decorated with floral hems and dragon motifs, further secured with two belts

59.5 cm