Chess Set

China

19th century

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Buddha Shakyamuni with wearth-witnessing gesture seated cross-leged on a Double-Lotus Base. Consecratory contents removed prior to receipt. Rice-grain pattern on garments.
Hanging scroll of two vertical lines of calligraphy with eight characters.
This stout standing figure retains trases of green and white paint. His legs splayed sighlyt to support his stocky aspect, his arms are bent at the elbows with the proper right hand resting on top of the the left fist. His trousers and sleeves are flared in a dynamic movement. His upstanding hairstyle is typical of fierce, protective figures and a small coiled snake rests between his locks. His head is turned to the proper left. He wears a cloud colar and high boots.
Peach-Shaped Teapot (Cadogan) with Boy Riding a Water Buffalo and Bird Couple among Plum Blossom Motif