A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF XIWANGMU Ming Dynasty

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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF XIWANGMU Ming Dynasty Cast as a Daoist Immortal standing on a double-lotus base, her hands holding sacred books before her chest exposing an ornate necklace, wearing long flowing robes incised with floral motifs, her serene expression under an elaborate phoenix crown, patinated into a dark brown colour. 76cm (30in) high. Footnotes: 明銅鎏金西王母像 Provenance: Christie's East New York, 7th February 1985, lot 211 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF XIWANGMU Ming Dynasty

Lot 0747

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