A GILT-COPPER PLAQUE OF A GUARDIAN

Description:

China, early Qing dynasty
H. 31,5 cm
Embossed standing in straight posture with both hands placed in front of his chest, originally holding attributes, wearing armour, boots, scarf draped around his shoulders with its finials floating down, sash decorated with ornament falling between his legs, his face displaying a severe expression with wide-open eyes below raised bushy eyebrows, moustache and beard framing mouth and chin, pierced elongated earlobes and his blue coloured hair combed in a chignon.
Old German private collection, assembled prior to 1990 - Berlin private collection
Minor damages and wear