Sculpture of the Taoist goddess Xiwangmu, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Sculpture of the Taoist goddess Xiwangmu, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Xiwangmu figure made of bronze, with an associated mandorla on the back and a carved wooden base. The mandorla is made of gilt bronze with the shape of a flaming halo and Buddhist elements.

The queen is seated on a throne with a serene gesture and holding a bone tablet with both hands. She is dressed in robes and a phoenix hat.

Provenance: Christie's from a European private collection.

28x14 cm; Mandorla: 36.5x22 cm; Base: 6x12x15 cm