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The Cindy and Jay Pritzker Collection

A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Wenchang, Ming dynasty

Auction Closed

March 25, 06:41 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

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Description

wood base (2)


Height 23⅞ in., 60.5 cm

Helen McGehee Antiques, Philadelphia, 12th June 1978. 

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