A 19th Century Chinese/Tibetan patinated bronze figure of Da...

Estimate

£500 - £800

A 19th Century Chinese/Tibetan patinated bronze figure of Daoist deity Zhenwu, cast in seated position, with dragon adorned robes, Guanggxu character marks to the reverse, height 36cm. 

Provenance - Previously the property of Professor Charles Gabriel Seligman, with Seligman V.17 collection label to the interior. 
Gifted to the current family by the Seligman Family, and thence by descent.

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Good overall patination.
Slight loss to the back of the head adornment.
Small areas of verdigris and natural wear to the reverse of the base.
Casting very clean and crisp.