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Ming Dynasty Bronze Empress

Ming Dynasty, 16^th – 17^th century

Ming Dynasty Bronze Empress, standing on  shaped base with hands in front of her breast holding a gift, wearing skirt falling down around the ankles and a wide-sleeved mantle covering both shoulders, her face with serene expression, with elaborated phoenix headdress

High 29,21 cm.

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Estate of James B. Vogel, France and North Carolina