A MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAKALA
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A MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAKALA. Dimensions: 17 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. Provenance: Robert Edwards (1883-1979) and his wife Gloria (1886-1960). Thence by descent. Robert arrived in Shanghai in 1910, to work for Jardine, Matheson & Co. He married Gloria Byrne in 1917 and it was Gloria who took a special interest in acquiring Chinese antiques. The couple stayed in China until 1938/39 when they returned to the UK. A picture of Edward's residence shows part of his collection in 1960s. The same collections can be found from Lot 166 through Lot 192. High resolution pictures can be found at https://file.ac/4e3WJwW5x7w/
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No repair or restoration. In excellent condition.
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A MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAKALA
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