清十八世紀 銅文昌魁星立像

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There is an old repair in the cast to Kui Xing left leg. There is some natural pitting and two flaws in the cast to the back of Wenchang Wang, consistent with the type. Otherwise the group is in good condition. The actual colour is more golden brown, less red compared to the catalogue illustration.
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