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zhenwu, also known as the Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven, is almost always depicted with a tortoise entwined with a snake which symbolises the North in the Five Phases cosmology. He was extremely popular during the Ming dynasty and was worshipped for his martial prowess and powers of exorcism and curing illnesses.
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Lot 3268
Sale 21904
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INSCRIPTION DATED TO THE 3RD YEAR OF CHONGZHEN, CORRESPONDING TO 1630, AND OF THE PERIOD
AN INSCRIBED AND DATED BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
Estimate: HKD 70,000 - 90,000
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Lot 3268
Sale 21904
INSCRIPTION DATED TO THE 3RD YEAR OF CHONGZHEN, CORRESPONDING TO 1630, AND OF THE PERIOD
AN INSCRIBED AND DATED BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
Estimate: HKD 70,000 - 90,000
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