California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1215 
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANDI    明 銅鎏金關帝像


  • Dimension: Height: 14 7/8 in (37.8 cm) Width: 8 1/4 in (21 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

Possibly re-gilt, the God of War is shown seated on a rectangular bench with both hands clasped together, wearing court robes with decorative borders, ruyi-shaped shoes, his face shown with stern expression, with signature long beard down his belly, his back bears inscription stating the date and name of the artist. Ming Dynasty period.