Two Large Carved Wood Figures of Seated Daoist Immortals

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

明彩繪木雕道官像兩尊
the first shown seated with a closed left fist and right hand draped over his lap, wearing layered robes and a high official cap, bearing a fierce expression; the second seated with draped robes flowing over raised hands, wearing a high official cap and having a serene, direct gaze.

Height of each 48 in., 121.9 cm.

Property Sold to Benefit a Nonprofit Cultural Organization

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