California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 07, 2014  Sept 07, 2014

 Lot # 3210 
A PAIR OF CAST BRONZE GUARDIAN FIGURES    清 銅刷金金鋼護法天王一對


  • Dimension: H1: 16 1/2 in (42 cm) W1: 8 1/2 in (21.5 cm) H2: 16 1/8 in (41cm) W2: 8 5/8 (22 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4000

Each figure is heavily cast with stern expression, mounted standing on bronze stand and modelled wearing elaborate chain-mail armor with legs slightly apart and celestial ribbon over the shoulder, one with hands clasping together, the other touching the beard, with traces of gilt and red pigments remaining. Qing Dynasty period.