Description
A Chinese bronze figure of Chen Wu, dated to the third year of Chongzheng, equivalent to 1630 AD. He wears an elaborate cloud design robe and is seated in his hands rested on his knees, a snake and tortoise at his feet, the reverse with a twenty-two character inscription, together with a wood stand, 23.5cm. (2)
Cf. S L Moss, The Second Bronze Age Later Chinese Metal Work, colour pl.4 for a similar dated figure.
