Chinese Qing Dynasty cast bronze figure of Weituo [Wei Tuo] 19th century, the Buddhist Guardian figure standing in full armour, hands clasped in anjali blessing, unidentified archaistic four-character mark to rear of robes, on a table base, 23cm high
Weituo / Wei Tuo, also known as Skanda, is a Mahayana bodhisattva, one of the 24 Celestial Guardian Deotoes, recorded in the Golden Light Sutra.
Sold for £140
Chinese Qing Dynasty cast bronze figure of Weituo [Wei Tuo] 19th century, the Buddhist Guardian figure standing in full armour, hands clasped in anjali blessing, unidentified archaistic four-character mark to rear of robes, on a table base, 23cm high
Weituo / Wei Tuo, also known as Skanda, is a Mahayana bodhisattva, one of the 24 Celestial Guardian Deotoes, recorded in the Golden Light Sutra.
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 14th Mar, 2024
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
In what promises to be an exciting and eclectic sale, lots to be offered include an original watercolour by His Majesty King Charles III, a Victorian platinum and diamond tiara, and less regally but no less impressive, a rare early draft film script for “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.
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Wednesday 13th March - 10am till 5pm