韦陀菩萨铜像明 17世紀 重量3989g/高38cm細節豐富精緻銅胎深色斑包漿，部分鎏金。来源：德国威斯特法伦州私人收藏。購於1997年第176期Carola Van Ham 亚洲拍卖会的Lot 222。China. Ming Dynasty. 17th c. Condition Detailed and fine bronze with dark patina and residue of gilding. According to his duty as one of the Eight Guardians of the Buddhist doctrine he is wearing an armor in the rank of a general. His helmet is decorated with a moon-disk with clouds. On a separate base in the shape of stylized rocks. As Bodhisattva Skanda he is assigned to Guanyin. Weight 3989g, Total height 38cm. Condition A/B.Provenance:-Private collection Westphalia. Acquired 1997 at Carola Van Ham, Asiatica Auction 176, Lot 222.