California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 28, 2015  Mar. 28, 2015

 Lot # 5131 
A PAIR OF MARBLE CARVED 'GUARDIAN' STELES    大理石雕門神一對


  • Dimension: Length: 53 in (134.7 cm) Width: 22 in (56.6 cm) Height: 7 in (17.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Each marble stele is carved with a standing guardian in relief, supported by two attendants, while holding a sword with both hands clasped together, face depicted with a stern expression and wearing armor with flowing sashes, the head backed by a halo. One stele's back has Chinese inscriptions.