Description: A BRONZE FIGURE OF Zhenwu, CHINA, 17th ct., Ming Dynasty, on sculpted wood base. Seated in heroic posture with his right hand holding sword and the left placed firmly on his upper leg, wearing armour, pair of trousers, tunic with floating sleeves, scarf and his face displaying a severe expression, moustache and beard framing his mouth, his hair combed backwards and falling down his back - Formerly property from a Dutch private collection, acquired before 1990 - High 39 cm.
