Asian Art I - 22nd May 2013
Lot 215
A Chinese bronze model of Xuan Wu late Ming dynasty
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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Description
A Chinese bronze model of Xuan Wu late Ming dynasty, seated and raised on a plinth with elaborate dragon robes, his long hair flowing down his back, a turtle encircled by a snake at his feet, together with a gilt hardwood stand, 31.3cm. (2)
Xuan Wu is one of the higher-ranking Taoist deities, able to control the elements, and is most often depicted seated wearing Imperial robes, with his right foot stepping on a snake and his left resting on a turtle.
明晚期 銅真武大帝坐像