Lot 2135. A painted pottery figure of an official, Northern Wei dynasty. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,900 - 4,800). Photo: Bonhams.

Portrayed standing with left hand held in a fist at chest level supported by the right, wearing long layered robes and official hat, wood stand, Japanese wood box. 11 1/4in (28.6cm) high

Provenance: Mayuyama and Co., 24 September 1949

Note: A slightly smaller Northern Wei figure, also acquired from Mayuyama & Co., was sold at Sotheby's, New York, 19-20 March 2013, lot 17.

Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 13 Mar 2017, 12:00 EDT, NEW YORK