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CHINESE STATUETTE OF THE MING DYNASTY Bronze official statuette. Smiling-faced servant, standing, dressed in a long robe with wide sleeves and a flared cape at the bottom, hair held by an elaborate headdress. His arms are crossed on his chest, presenting a tripod jue wine vessel. Patinated bronze, high-quality piece with precise details, the face is expressive. Dynasty Ming, 1368 to 1644 AD. Height 18.6 cm (height 19.2 cm with the base) - Very good condition - small loss at the rear Provenance: Germany, D.E.R. gallery.. Previously: old private German collection acquired on the art market The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All seller’s objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimate:£927.5

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