CAST BRONZE ORIENTAL TABLE SHRINE.

CAST BRONZE ORIENTAL TABLE SHRINE. An allegorical scene depicting a deity seated on a throne in judgment looking down upon ten robed figures standing on either side of descending steps. In the center of the tableau is seated a mythological figure with bowed head and trussed hands, flanked by a robed figure with dagger and a second figure with manuscript, all before an open-roofed shrine surmounted by a dragon figure. The sides of the shrine are cast with various fanciful individuals and creatures, each with a different weapon or implement. The whole raised on a plinth with bracket feet. This statue has age beyond one hundred years. SIZE: Dimensions of statue: 10-1/4″ h. x 5-3/4″ w. x 5-1/4″ d. PROVENANCE: This statue was acquired on mainland China in the 1930’s by a visiting professor. CONDITION: In good condition with original surface and good patina. Four figures are missing heads. 9-92246 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	63	$1,898.00	CAST BRONZE ORIENTAL TABLE SHRINE. An allegorical scene depicting a deity seated on a throne in judgment looking down upon ten robed figures standing on either side of descending steps. In the center of the tableau is seated a mythological figure with bowed head and trussed hands, flanked by a robed figure with dagger and a second figure with manuscript, all before an open-roofed shrine surmounted by a dragon figure. The sides of the shrine are cast with various fanciful individuals and creatures, each with a different weapon or implement. The whole raised on a plinth with bracket feet. This statue has age beyond one hundred years. SIZE: Dimensions of statue: 10-1/4″ h. x 5-3/4″ w. x 5-1/4″ d. PROVENANCE: This statue was acquired on mainland China in the 1930’s by a visiting professor. CONDITION: In good condition with original surface and good patina. Four figures are missing heads. 9-92246 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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