Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 177

A good Chinese bronze model

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £2800

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Description

A good Chinese bronze model, probably of Lü Dongbin, standing with his right hand held before him and his left hidden in his sleeve, he wears flowing robes with floral decorated borders, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, 27.4cm. Cf. Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, Nos. 64 & 65 for a related figures.