A Chinese bronze sculpture of Guanyin with silver inlay, 18th century
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Description
A Chinese bronze sculpture of Guanyin with silver inlay
18th century
With Shisou four-character mark to verso; sold with associated wood stand.
H: 19 3/8, W: 5 7/8, D: 5 3/4 in.
H: 49.21, W: 14.92, D: 14.6 cm.
Weight: 9450 g.
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
18th century
With Shisou four-character mark to verso; sold with associated wood stand.
H: 19 3/8, W: 5 7/8, D: 5 3/4 in.
H: 49.21, W: 14.92, D: 14.6 cm.
Weight: 9450 g.
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
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Condition
Minor age wear, overall good condition.
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A Chinese bronze sculpture of Guanyin with silver inlay, 18th century
Estimate $100 - $200
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