Bronze Buddhist Guardian Figure

Description:

Bronze Buddhist Guardian Figure, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644),standing on a rock formation in a military uniform depicting lion heads on the breast plates, sleeves, and headpiece, inlaid with hardstone beads, his left hand raised, his right holding a sword, ht. 14 1/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

many missing beads, repair to base

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