Lot no. 24
24. NETSUKE EN BOIS REPRÉSENTANT UN GÉNÉRAL CHINOIS
Fin du XVIIIe siècle
A WOOD NETSUKE OF A CHINESE GENERAL
Late 18th century
Possibly Kan'u (Chinese: Guan Yu), the general and God of War standing, leaning slightly to his left and looking down, his mouth wide open as if shouting, dressed in full military regalia, holding behind his back a large polearm. 10.4cm (4 1/16in) high.
木彫根付 中国武将 無銘 18世紀後期
Exhibited and Published:
Bandini, IAN, p.19, no.7.
NS19, p.62, no.97.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
About the sale06/14/2023
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Mythes, Malice et Magie La collection de netsuke et sagemono de Guy de Lasteyrie
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