A Chinese soapstone figure of Guan Yu, early 20th century

Continental & Oriental Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Glass including collections of Chinese Jade

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ZAR 4 684
Lot 244
  • A Chinese soapstone figure of Guan Yu, early 20th century


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ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
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ZAR 4 684
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A Chinese soapstone figure of Guan Yu, early 20th century
the standing figure holding his beard with his right hand, his sword visible in his left hand, his robe carved with clouds, his beard, sword and shoes heightened with black pigment, the stone of pale mottled green and brown tones, 17,2cm high


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