stamped Guanyin & Nezha - With Xuande Reign - Bronze - China - 20th century
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Set of two antique Chinese gilt bronze figures, Guanyin and Nezha, with Xuande reign marks, each around 25–27 cm tall and 14–8 cm wide, total weight 2.787 kg, in excellent condition with an aged patina.
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Set of 2 Antique Chinese Gilt Bronze Figures: Guanyin & Nezha - With Xuande Reign Marks and Early European Provenance
Description
A fine and heavy-cast pair (set) of two antique Chinese gilt bronze figures, depicting two iconic deities from Chinese spiritual tradition: Guanyin (the Bodhisattva of Compassion) and Nezha (the Taoist Protection Deity / Third Lotus Prince).
Guanyin: Serenely depicted in a seated meditative padmasana pose on a lotus throne, featuring flowing robes and holding a holy water vase (kalasha) in her hand.
Nezha: Captured in a dynamic, warrior pose, holding his iconic cosmic ring (Qiankun Quan) and his fiery spear (Huojian Qiang), surrounded by a billowing celestial scarf.
Both pieces feature an excellent, aged dark patina under which the warm golden-bronze alloy becomes beautifully visible at minor friction and wear points. The undersides of both bases bear identical characteristics that testify to a rich European collection history
(provenance):
Chinese Reign Mark: Both bases show a recessed, cast 6-character seal mark of the Xuande period
(大明宣德年製 - Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi), traditionally applied as a quality homage during the Qing dynasty.
Western Import/Customs Stamps: Incised Western initials "S K" with an additional foundry or inspection stamp on the rim of the Guanyin.
Owner's Mark: An early, hand-engraved Dutch or Belgian family name ("J. de V...") scratched into the bronze.
Inventory Labels: Two matching, old hand-written paper auction or collection labels with lot numbers 424 (valuation 3,800) and A134 (valuation 2,800) respectively.
Consecration Holes: Original casting and consecration holes in the bottom plates.
Specifications:
Material: Gilt bronze (high-quality copper-rich bronze alloy with a golden glow underneath the patina, non-magnetic)
Dimensions Guanyin: Height 25 cm, width 14 cm (Weight: 1,717 grams)
Dimensions Nezha: Height 27 cm (including scarf bow), width 8 cm (Weight: 1,070 grams)
Total weight of the set: 2,787 grams
Condition: In great, authentic antique condition with a beautiful aged patina. No restorations. Please refer to the detailed photographs for an accurate impression.
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Gilt Bronze Figures: Guanyin & Nezha - With Xuande Reign Marks and Early European Provenance
Description
A fine and heavy-cast pair (set) of two antique Chinese gilt bronze figures, depicting two iconic deities from Chinese spiritual tradition: Guanyin (the Bodhisattva of Compassion) and Nezha (the Taoist Protection Deity / Third Lotus Prince).
Guanyin: Serenely depicted in a seated meditative padmasana pose on a lotus throne, featuring flowing robes and holding a holy water vase (kalasha) in her hand.
Nezha: Captured in a dynamic, warrior pose, holding his iconic cosmic ring (Qiankun Quan) and his fiery spear (Huojian Qiang), surrounded by a billowing celestial scarf.
Both pieces feature an excellent, aged dark patina under which the warm golden-bronze alloy becomes beautifully visible at minor friction and wear points. The undersides of both bases bear identical characteristics that testify to a rich European collection history
(provenance):
Chinese Reign Mark: Both bases show a recessed, cast 6-character seal mark of the Xuande period
(大明宣德年製 - Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi), traditionally applied as a quality homage during the Qing dynasty.
Western Import/Customs Stamps: Incised Western initials "S K" with an additional foundry or inspection stamp on the rim of the Guanyin.
Owner's Mark: An early, hand-engraved Dutch or Belgian family name ("J. de V...") scratched into the bronze.
Inventory Labels: Two matching, old hand-written paper auction or collection labels with lot numbers 424 (valuation 3,800) and A134 (valuation 2,800) respectively.
Consecration Holes: Original casting and consecration holes in the bottom plates.
Specifications:
Material: Gilt bronze (high-quality copper-rich bronze alloy with a golden glow underneath the patina, non-magnetic)
Dimensions Guanyin: Height 25 cm, width 14 cm (Weight: 1,717 grams)
Dimensions Nezha: Height 27 cm (including scarf bow), width 8 cm (Weight: 1,070 grams)
Total weight of the set: 2,787 grams
Condition: In great, authentic antique condition with a beautiful aged patina. No restorations. Please refer to the detailed photographs for an accurate impression.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
China
Attribution
Original
Material
Bronze
Height
25 cm
Width
14 cm
Title of artwork
stamped Guanyin & Nezha - With Xuande Reign
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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