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Lot 321

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DAOIST

Estimated Value:

1.800 € - 2.500 €

Schätzpreis:

Description:

China, early Qing dynasty
H. 36,5 cm (47 cm m. S.)
Standing in ridged posture with his feet slightly set apart, both hands holding sceptre in front of his chest, wearing various garments including long skirt secured around his middle with a ribbon knotted to the front, wide-sleeved tunic and a pair of boots, his face displaying a severe expression with wide open eyes below arched eyebrows running into the nose-bridge, pouting lips, his hairdo combed in a chignon and secured with the specific hat, traces of polychrome lacquer.
From an old German private collection, assembled prior to 1990
Partly traces of age