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A gilt bronze figure of a guardsman/warrior, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 SEK
447 - 626 EUR
458 - 641 USD
Hammer price
5 500 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
A gilt bronze figure of a guardsman/warrior, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Cast standing with a sword in his hands. Height 26 cm.

Wear.

Provenance

From the collection of a Swedish businessman and Collector of Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art who passed away in the 1990’s. Thence by descent. Lots from this collection previously sold in these rooms at auction 593.

More information

Guardian figures were originally placed on the four sides of stupas, guarding the Buddhist relics inside.