A BRONZE FIGURE OF WEN CHANG, LATE MING DYNASTY

A BRONZE FIGURE OF WEN CHANG
LATE MING DYNASTY
明末 銅文昌帝君坐像 《薛鳴陽製》款

the figure seated with the proper left hand clasping his belt, securing his dragon robe over a rotund belly, his head donning the official's cap over a face with five apertures for whiskers and a beard, the sleeves and hem draped in luxuriant folds, the reverse incised Xue Mingyang zhi (made by Xue Mingyang), all supported on a wood throne (2)

Height 9 in., 23 cm

Condition Report:
In overall good condition with minor expected surface wear. The back with a small square patch likely from the original casting.

整體品相良好，除了表面有正常使用痕跡。背面有一正方形補可能為燒造時產生。

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Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.

敬請注意，本拍品之木座、木框或其它木部件屬瀕危野生動植物種國際貿易公約（CITES）所列木種，如出口至美國境外需申請相關CITES許可證。

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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