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Lot 269

A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century

A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century
Lot 269 Details
A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century

明 十六世纪 铜鹿头护法神立像

Heavily cast, the deity depicted wearing multiple layers of robes incised with scrolls, his right arm raised and his left clutching a short dagger around his waist, the patina demonstrating a warm dark brown colour.

此铜像呈站姿威然立于底座之上，面相庄严，身姿挺拔，颇具动势，衣饰刻画细腻精巧，包浆浓郁自然。底部嵌于牙座上，同嵌有庞提克木珠及天然珊瑚各一颗，铜像可与牙座分离
height 6.8 in — 17.2 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,700
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A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century
  • A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century
  • A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century
  • A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century
  • A Bronze Figure of Deity, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century
Provenance:

Private Collection, Switzerland
瑞士'W.Geiger Ferit Engelberg'先生私人珍藏

Note:

The figure is hammered onto a custom ivory stand with a pumtek fossilized wood bead and a coral bead; the base engraved underneath with the previous owner's name 'W.Geiger Ferit Engelberg'. The statue can be removed from the base.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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