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CHINA, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Important gilded wood scul…
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127
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CHINA, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Important gilded wood scul…
See original version (French)
Estimate €7,000 - €10,000
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Description
CHINA, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Important gilded wood sculpture of Weituo Pusa The patron deity is depicted in his conquering form, his two feet firmly planted on a quadrangular base carved with clouds from which dragons spring. In one hand, he holds a long, elaborate dagger with a dragon's head on the base, the other hand resting on his hip. He is dressed in a richly executed suit of armour, alternating between different renditions of brocade and mesh, the ventral plastron taking the form of a chimera's head. The face has a serene expression, while the head is topped with an elaborate ceremonial-style helmet with a tail and flanked by dragon motifs. A holding element, added later, secures the sculpture to its base.
H. 89 cm x W. 40 cm x D. 29 cm
(Worn, missing and restored parts: scarf, part of the arm, wear on the base, large crack on the back)
Provenance: Private collection in Versailles; formerly in a château acquired by the current owners in the 1970s.
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