Lot 285 , Two Chinese Fahua-decorated figures, Ming dynasty, 19.5cm, wood stands

Two Chinese Fahua-decorated figures, Ming dynasty, the first modelled as a seated figure of the jade emperor on a throne, with a screen behind him, 21.5cm, the second of Zhenwu with two Generals beside him, seated on a throne with a tortoise and snake in front of him, panelled screen behind, replacement head to the Generals, 19.5cm, wood stands
Estimate £300-400

Both figures with typical minor firing imperfections and small firing cracks.
The figure of the Jade Emperor is lacking his jade tablet, very slight splinter chips to the tips of his feet, otherwise good.

The group of Zhenwn and his generals has a loss or firing fault to his left shoulder. Both of the general's hands /shoulders are later replacements made of porcelain.


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Sold for £480