A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing dynasty

the imposing figure seated, facing forward with the right hand raised clasping the end of his long beard, the left hand resting on his thigh, wearing elaborate armour decorated with animal masks on the arms and legs, beneath a long robe draped over his left shoulder decorated at the front with a coiled dragon, the face with stern expression and hair drawn up and covered with a cloth cap, wood stand

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44 cm high

• Lot Sold $12,000 (Hammer Price)
• $14,640 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Condition Report

Some surface wear. Generally good condition.

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