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Lot 96

A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 96 Details
A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

明 法华釉真武大帝神龛

The deity seated inside and flanked by two guardians, the 'Black Tortoise of the North' represented by a turtle entwined by a snake at his feet
11.1 x 5.5 x 3.7 in — 28.3 x 14 x 9.3 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,040
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A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
  • A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
  • A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
  • A Fahua-Type Model of a Shrine of Zhenwu, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Provenance:

Bonhams Los Angeles, April 5, 2011, lot 228
From the Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue
来源：洛杉矶邦瀚斯 2011年4月5日，拍品编号228
Daniel Donohue先生私人藏品

Note:

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was known to have owned a similar Fahua model of a shrine in his personal collection, now held in the Musée Matisse in Nice, France.

Other similar examples can be found at Bonhams London, May 11, 2021, lot 164; and Christie's London, November 5, 2013, lot 433
类似神龛请参考伦敦佳士得 2013年11月5日，拍品编号433

Bonhams Los Angeles, April 5, 2011, lot 228
Bonhams London, May 11, 2021, lot 164
Christie's London, November 5, 2013, lot 433
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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