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A RARE CHINESE POLYCHROME STUCCO HEAD OF A GUARDIAN, YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
realistically resolved with a fierce expression and inset glass eyes, the lobes cut deeply, crowned in an elaborate plumed headdress, raised on a rod and plinth base.
the head 56cm high
realistically resolved with a fierce expression and inset glass eyes, the lobes cut deeply, crowned in an elaborate plumed headdress, raised on a rod and plinth base.
the head 56cm high
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Collection of the New England Regional Museum.
Sotheby's Melbourne, 1,2/5/2007, lot 215.
Leonard Joel, Melbourne: The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction: 23/3/2015, lot 1466.
Important Chinese & Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8825
11:00am - 25 October 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Thurs 22 - Sat 24 October, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Luke Guan
luke.guan@leonardjoel.com.au
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