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Gilt Bronze Figure of Xi-Wang-Mu, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Kingdom

$26,421.70
£19,459.53
€22,000
CA$35,944.66
A$39,942.45
CHF 20,930.26
MX$489,822.88
NOK 266,953.33
SEK 251,139.89
DKK 167,482.62
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About the Item

The queen mother of the west is cast in a seated position with her hands held before her chest holding a "gui". She is dressed in long-sleeved robes. Her face is framed by an elaborate "phoenix" headdress. The figure bears extensive traces of gilding. Qing dynasty, Qianlong Kingdom, circa 1790.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Torino, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU104761200524

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