A Chinese gilt lacquered figure of a daoist deity, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
What will the transport cost?
Packaging and insurance
All items sent from Bukowskis are fully insured and carefully inserted in discreet packaging to protect your unique item.
How do I book a transport?
When the payment is settled, you're welcome to book transport on My Pages
When will my item be delivered?
Your order will be prepared within 2-5 days after the transport is booked. You will receive a message by mail, text or phone when your item is on its way. Please note, when making payment via Klarna, that the address for home delivery must be the same as your invoicing address.
For condition report contact specialist
The figure, with benevolent expression, is cast in a seated position with hands clasped together in front of the chest, and wearing a voluminous robe that falls to the top of his ruyi-toed shoes and is secured with a court belt and a long sash tied in a bow between the legs. The borders are variously with dragons chasing flaming pearls, Chinese characters and floral scroll. The deity also wears a ribbed headdress secured by a hairpin and hung with cords that trail behind the ears and are then crossed above a lock-form pendant. Height 24.5 cm.
Provenance
Purchased by a Swedish collector at Bukowskis Sale 544, lot no 1549.
More information
Daoism flourished in the Ming dynasty under Imperial patronage, especially under the Jiajing and Wanli emperors who were fervent supporters of Daoist practices.