Two red lacquered and gilt carved wood figures of guardians
Late Qing Dynasty/RepublicEach carved with fearsome, grim features and clad in an elaborate armour, the first wearing billowing scarves and standing on an elaborate stand of gnarled pine branches and foliage whilst holding his sword, the second touching his beard with one hand, the other poised to hold a halberd, also standing on a support of pine. The tallest: 109cm (42 7/8in) high (2).