A bronze figure of a deified emperor. Ming dynasty, 17th century - image-1

Lot 100 Dα

A bronze figure of a deified emperor. Ming dynasty, 17th century

Auction 1072 - overview Cologne
10.06.2016, 10:00 - Asian Art - Highlights China, Tibet/Nepal
Estimate: 40.000 € - 50.000 €
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A bronze figure of a deified emperor. Ming dynasty, 17th century

A bronze figure of a deified emperor seated with legs wide apart, holding a hu sceptre with both hands in front of his chest, the high cap pierced by a large needle. Finely incised patterns at the garment borders. Ming dynasty, 17th century. Wooden bench.
Height including wooden bench 51.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, France, acquired from Sotheby's London, 9.11.2011, lot 189