A rare set of five Chinese ivory armour-clad figures of warriors

A rare set of five Chinese ivory armour-clad figures of warriors, comprising: Guandi accompanied by two of his generals and two attendants, each carrying halberds and dressed in chain mail with elaborate mask pendants, mid 19th century, 26cm. (5) Provenance: Collection of Professor R C Cookson, 1922-2008, purchased from Louis Joseph, Knightsbridge London, April 12th 1958 for £270. Cf. Phillips International Auctioneers and valuers, Sir Victor Sassoon Chinese Ivory Trust, 9th-20th November 1999, no.32 for a comparable example.