Lot 284: A Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Seated Mythical...
A Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Seated Mythical Beast.
A Chinese gilt-bronze figure modelled as a seated mythical beast with a rounded, corpulent body and animated expression.
The creature is depicted seated upright with its legs drawn forward, one arm raised behind its head and the other resting across its torso. The head is rendered with pronounced eyes, a broad snout, and an open mouth, conveying a lively character. The body is full and bulbous, with softly defined contours and stylised detailing to the limbs and facial features.
H: Approximately 8.5cm
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