NEXT AUCTION DECEMBER 2021 ASIAN ART
Bronze figure of "Weituo", Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)
竞标由. 4.500 €
编号 110.
内容描述.
Made of bronze. It represents "Weituo" a guardian deity present in Buddhist temples and monasteries. They wear full traditional Chinese armour, seen on ancient warrior heroes. In addition, their body is surrounded by a celestial scarf. They are often placed at the corners of altars at the respective cardinal points.
Height: 31 cm; Weight: 3,80 kg