$4,750
SOUTHERN CHINESE RED LACQUER FINISH, BRONZE BUDDHIST DIETY, C. 1500, H 10":1st half of the Ming Dynasty; original red lacquer finish; inscription in Chinese characters is original and tells of the donors and the temple to which this piece was dedicated - the donors also ask for blessings. Provenance: purchased from E & J Frankel Ltd., 1040 Madison Ave., NYC 10021, October 18, 1997 (see photos) who describes the item as indicated above. H14.5", W 9 1/4", D 6".
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2012-01-15