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A large bronze figure of Wenchang, Ming dynasty

Live auction begins on:

September 16, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

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Description

wood base (2)


Height 15½ in., 39.4 cm

Midwestern Private Collection, acquired in Shanghai, 1940s (by repute).

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