2 GILT-LACQUERED 'HEAVENLY GUARDIAN' WOOD FIGURES
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A PAIR OF GILT-LACQUERED 'HEAVENLY GUARDIAN' WOOD FIGURES
China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The two, wooden figures are covered in gilt, black and red lacquer with sensitively carved facial features and elaborated robes. The first guardian is wearing a winged warrior helmet surmounted by a red-lacquered helmet tassel. The second guardian is wearing a belt, depicting a demon face and holding a bagua in his right hand. Both figures are mounted on recent wooden bases.
Condition: Overall good condition with the lacquer slightly worn throughout.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 1046 g in total
Dimensions: Height 28.2 cm - 30.6 cm
China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The two, wooden figures are covered in gilt, black and red lacquer with sensitively carved facial features and elaborated robes. The first guardian is wearing a winged warrior helmet surmounted by a red-lacquered helmet tassel. The second guardian is wearing a belt, depicting a demon face and holding a bagua in his right hand. Both figures are mounted on recent wooden bases.
Condition: Overall good condition with the lacquer slightly worn throughout.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 1046 g in total
Dimensions: Height 28.2 cm - 30.6 cm
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2 GILT-LACQUERED 'HEAVENLY GUARDIAN' WOOD FIGURES
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