A Chinese Dehua figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th or 18th century

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  • A Chinese Dehua figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th or 18th century
  • A Chinese Dehua figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th or 18th century

LOT 217

A Chinese Dehua figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th or 18th century

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ZAR 60 000 - 80 000
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About this Item

A Chinese Dehua figure of Damo, Qing dynasty, 17th or 18th century
height: 35cm; width: 13cm; depth: 9cm

Notes

A Dehua porcelain figure of Damo, Qing Dynasty. The figure stands atop a dragon’s head emerging from stylised waves, a motif associated with spiritual power and transcendence.

Provenance

The British Antique Dealers' Association.

Private Collection.

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