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LOT 1629
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
CHINESE MING PAINTED WOODEN HOUSE GOD
MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER
11 in. (1.02 kg, 28 cm high).
MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER
11 in. (1.02 kg, 28 cm high).
Carved in the round gesso-covered wooden figure of Zao Jun seated on a dais wearing floor-length flounced robes and a scholar's cap; his hands inside his voluminous sleeves slotted to accept an offering tray or bowl. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
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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.
