Lot 218
  • 218

A SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ACOLYTE MING DYNASTY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • gilt bronze
the cast figure standing on a lotus base, wearing a cap and long flowing robes, his hands supporting a ruyi sceptre resting on a cloth in front of his chest

Condition

Unsealed, with small gaps in the casting between the stand and the feet. Otherwise in good general condition, with wear to the gilding as seen in the catalogue image.
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