A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN MING DYNASTY

cast standing upright with bare upper body and feet, adorned with jewelry and fluttering scarves and sashes, the left hand in tarjanamudra, the large head with ferocious countenance and third eye, crowned by an elaborate openwork foliate tiara 

The figure is screwed to a replacement base. There are losses to the gilt-lacquer, two indentations behind the shoulders, and a repair to the tip of the index finger on the left hand. The attribute the right hand is resting on is missing, and there is age appropriate wear to the bronze surface.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.