California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 26, 2015  September 26, 2015

 Lot # 358 
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: $200
  • Estimate To: $400

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.