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A fine bronze figure of Zhen Wu / Xuanwu, 17th century, on wooden stand. Seated in European fashion, his right hand holding his broad belt and the left hand in meditative mudra resting on his left leg, wearing armour under wide-sleeved mantle, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows extending to the nose bridge, his hair combed backwards and falling from his shoulders. Provenance: Nagel Auktionen, May 2016, lot 366 (€3000,- / 5.000,-)

Zhen Wu is seen as the god of war, one of the most powerful deities in Taoism who is particlarly revered by martial artists. 

Height: 21cm excluding stand. 

Condition: Minor wear, scarf lost, very small repairs.

In good condition

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