Seated Guandi, bronze sculpture, China, Ming dynasty, the god of war wearing armour decorated with a dragon, on wooden base (not integral), h. 38 cm (minor restorations) Appraisal by Jean Eracle, Curator of the Asian Department of the Musée d'Ethnographie, Geneva, 11 January 1978, attesting that the sculpture may date from the first half of the 17th century. Provenance Galerie R. Cigarini Gallery, Geneva Farber Collection, Geneva (acquired from Galerie R. Cigarini Gallery in July 1978, with purchase invoice and expert opinion attesting that the sculpture dates from the early 17th century) Private collection, Vaduz (acquired from the previous owner in 2006) A similar sculpture, dated to the Ming dynasty, was sold at Christie's, New York, 23 March 2012, lot 1775. A seated Guandi, bronze sculpture, China, Ming Dynasty, on wooden stand (not attached), 38 cm high (minor restorations) Expertise by Jean Eracle, Curator of the Asian Department of the Musée d'Ethnographie, Geneva, 11 January 1978, attesting that the sculpture may date from the first half of the 17th century. Provenance: R. Cigarini Gallery, Geneva Farber Collection, Geneva (acquired from R. Cigarini Gallery in July 1978, with purchase invoice and expert opinion confirming that the sculpture dates from the early 17th century) Private collection, Vaduz (acquired from the previous owner in 2006) A similar sculpture, dating from the Ming dynasty, was sold at Christie's, New York, 23 March 2012, lot 1775. 明代青銅關帝像 高38厘米 已經過修復 General surface wear Small remnants of golden lacquer Presence of verdigris Hole on the bottom of his garment Rust-coloured patina on the inside Some surface scratches A few nicks A few small dings A few chips Minor restorations Weight: 5340g approx. Overall wear to the surface Small remnants of gilded lacquer Verdigris presence Hole to the lower part of its garment Rust-colored patina to the interior Some surface scratches Some nicks Some minute knocks Some chips Small restorations Weight: 5340g approximately