Description Chinese Bronze Figure of the Drunken Daoist Immortal Han Zhongli , probably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), possibly an incense stick holder, modeled reclining beside a wine vessel holding a gourd cup, having two topknots, a long beard and open robes exposing a bare chest and belly, h. 3 1/4 in., w. 4 5/8 in ., wood stand, overall h. 4 1/2 in. Provenance: Property of the Mobile Museum of Art, sold to benefit their collections, care and acquisitions fund. Exh.: Chinese Bronzes: Gifts from the David and Inger Duberman Collection, Mobile Museum of Art, Feb. 12, 2016 - Jan.1, 2017
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