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LOT 2364
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
CHINESE GILDED WOODEN TEMPLE FIGURE
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (2.5 kg, 31 cm).
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (2.5 kg, 31 cm).
Carved in the round seated on a low bench with high openwork back on a square dais, with gilt detailing to the robes and cap and chair-arms formed as dragon-heads; left hand supporting a stack of three boat-shaped ingots; right hand holding a ruyi sceptre. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
