California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 06, 2014  Sept 06, 2014

 Lot # 3008 
A PAIR OF MARBLE CARVED 'GUARDIAN' STELES    大理石雕門神一對


  • Dimension: L: 53 in (134.7 cm) W: 22 in (56.6 cm) H: 7 in (17.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Each marble stele is carved with a standing guardian in relief, supported by two attendants, while holding a sword with both hands clasped together, face depicted with a stern expression and wearing armor with flowing sashes, the head backed by a halo. One stele's back has Chinese inscriptions.