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A BRONZE FIGURE OF VIRUPAKSHA, THE GUARDIAN KING OF THE WEST

China, early Qing dynasty. Height 17 cm. 17.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm

Starting price:
28 000 CZK / 1 060 EUR

Auction:Asian Works of Art 31/05/2015, 15:00

Virupaksha is depicted as a powerful warrior standing on a rockwork base with left hand raised to hold a small stupa, while the right hand is held pendent at the side holding a snake, wearing elaborate layered armour with lion mask on the breast plate.
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