36 cm., 143/16 in. high

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C.T. Loo Collection, New York (by repute) Michael Barber Collection, Highland Park, Illinois, USA_x000D_
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The winged kneeling creature, weishou, as they have come toknown, are extremely rare. As a guardian-demon, its ferociousfacial expression face is possibly designed with intent to protectplaces and people. Compare examples of limestone carvingsof kneeling winged creatures dated to Northern Qi Dynasty,in the collection of Freer and Sackler Gallery (accession no.F1916.345, F1953.86 & F1953.87). See also a further examplein the collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (accessionno. 35-276).

Price estimate:
HKD: 800,000 - 1,000,000
USD: 101,900 - 127,400

Auction Result:
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