Lot 240 Dα

A rootwood figure of Zhong Gui. Late 19th century

A rootwood figure of Zhong Kui, the fierce demon queller, standing on one leg on a table-like pedestal surrrounded by root work, a sword in his right hand. The blade, one leg, and two small inserted demons missing, recently lacquered over. Late 19th century.
Height 149.5 cm