A Turquoise-Glazed Biscuit Figure of A Dignitary, Ming Dynasty

A Turquoise-Glazed Biscuit Figure of A Dignitary, Ming Dynasty

the figure seated on a turquoise and dark-blue glazed throne, both hands placed on the knees, draped in a long turquoise-glazed robe falling just above his bare feet, gazing ahead, the round face with a long beard and tall nose, the head, extremities and reverse side unglazed, all mounted on a later ormolu base. height 15 in., 38.1 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's