Age: Ming dynasty

Description: A very handsome seated bronze tiger–taming Lohan holding a piece of fruit in one hand. Very attractive brown age-related patina, with traces of gilt on robe.

Size: 8 3/4", 22.20cm.

Provenance: From a Montreal collector

Condition Report: A seated bronze figure, the bronze appears to be in good condition, all of the fingers appear to be intact, it is likely that the figure originally held something in its right hand that is now absent, there are some flaws visible on the back of the figure can likely be attributed to the original casting process, overall good condition commensurate with age. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Bronze keywords: gilt, gilded, imperial, dragon, qianlong, xuande, qing dynasty, ming, bronze, patina, purple bronze, censer, incense burner, koro, tripod, chinese, tibet, tibetan, buddhist, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique