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Lot
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B000033 |
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Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Emperor Guan Riding on Horse |
| Date
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Ming Dyansty |
| Country
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China |
| Material
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Gilt Bronze |
| Measurements |
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7 x 5.5 cm |
| Lot
Quantity |
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1 |
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| Description:
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Description (guaranteed):
This figure of Emperor Guan was bought together with the gilt Amitayus (see the other lot introduction). The price was little high, but it is with first class carving skill, very dainty but detail. All details are remained intact, including pedestal and famous battle-halberd. I right away was caught attention by those details, and found that battle-halberd has a small slug to position the weapon in the right hand firmly, and you can freely take it apart.
Owner told me that this Emperor Guan was bought together with other Buddha from Shanghai Antique Company about 28 years ago, the source is very reliable. He has never shown these pieces to public and is always kept preciously at home. It comes with an original fine Nanwood stand, with 4 foot-pads added later.
Emperor Guan is also worshipped as the god of war and wealth in Mainland, loyal and righteous. This statue is with fine gilt bronze, shining with fabulous gilt tone. The image is wearing worrier helmet, bold brows standing up, in solemn appearance. Right hand firmly holding battle-halberd, left hand genteelly grabbing one bundle of beard, dressing cuirass of copper and war boots, stepping on stirrup, riding on ruddiness-rabbit horse. Chiseledship is very vivid and realistic. The drapery of the garment is depicted realistically. The adornments are chiseled delicately but in primitive simplicity. Even with it small in size, these details show a very high level craftsmanship of this 16 century image. |
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| Condition
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Condition:
The bronze is in an excellent state of preservation. While the high points of the gilding are somewhat rubbed, as can easily be seen in the photos, most of the original gilding remains. The details are incised and well delineated. There is some minor encrustation under the base which was left un-gilt, and on the recessed areas in the back of the sculpture.
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