Kavel 169

A rare and large Chinese lacquer figure, probably Guandi, the God of war, seated on a typical Chinese horseshoe back chair, the gilt lacquered figure wearing protective armor, the chair in red lacquer decorated with stylised cloud motif. To the reverse of the figure is an old label of the BADA (The British Antique Dealers Association) estabished in 1918, China, late Ming dynasty -H. 49 cm, part of arm rest broken off, expected signs of wear-