Lot 524. A stucco figure of a two-headed winged deity, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 12 ¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000. Price realised GBP 2,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The deity is modelled with two heads, each bearing a peaceful expression, wearing a plain diadem with ribbons trailing from the back. The wings, with intricately rendered feathers are emerging to each side of the torso and the waist is tied with a skirt. The front of the figure is applied with gilt, the skirt with green pigment and the hair with blue pigment.

Provenance: With Alan Priest, New York.
With Eskenazi, London.

Exhibited: Chinese Buddhist Sculpture from Northern Wei to Ming, Eskenazi, New York, 18-30 March, 2002, no. 17.

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles, London, South Kensington, 15 May 2015