Lot 280 , A Chinese bronze seated figure of Xi Wangmu, Queen Mother of the West, 15th/16th century, Ming Dynasty, 26.5cm high, small losses and l

A Chinese bronze seated figure of Xi Wangmu, Queen Mother of the West, 15th/16th century, Ming Dynasty, holding a child in her hands, dressed in long flowing robes, her face is serene, with long jewelled earlobes, topped with a phoenix crown, 26.5cm high, small losses and later back support
Estimate £400-600

There are losses to the tail feathers of her headdress. Typical minor casting imperfections and holes. Larger holes to her left shoulder behind the ribbon. There is later metal support at the rear of the figure fixed with two screws, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £1,700