A pair of Chinese lacquered and gilt wood figures, 19th
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Description
A pair of Chinese lacquered and gilt wood figures 19th century or earlier. Probably depicting attendants in Hell, both with bright red skin, each with a placard raised in one hand, one inscribed "You Qiu Bi Ying" (which may be translated as "Unable to say no to seekers of help", the other indistinct (2).
H: 11 1/8 in. (tallest)
PROVENANCE:
Estate of a Washington, D.C. collector
H: 11 1/8 in. (tallest)
PROVENANCE:
Estate of a Washington, D.C. collector
Condition
Surfaces cracked and chipping, with lifting and losses to lacquer, one handle of plaquard lost, soiling rubbing
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A pair of Chinese lacquered and gilt wood figures, 19th
Estimate $100 - $200
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Vice President | Department Head, Asian Arts
Head of Department, British & European Furniture and Decorative Arts
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