California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

 Lot # 1011 
A PAIR OF MARBLE CARVED 'GUARDIAN' STELES    漢白玉雕門神一對 背面帶款


  • Dimension: Height: 7 in (17.8 cm) Length: 53 in (134.6 cm) Width: 22 in (55.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

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 carved with inscriptions.