15th/16th century, Ming Dynasty. The bronze Queen Mother of the West, Xi Wangmu, seated on a wooden lotus throne, holding a child in her hands. Dressed in long flowing robes, her face is serene, with long jeweled earlobes, hair pulled up and topped with a phoenix crown. Dark patina with traces of gilding. Approx. 12 1/2 by 6 3/4 in., 32 by 17.2 cm.

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