June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

PAINTED DRAGON CARVED IN WOOD FROM THE MING DYNASTY

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Start price: $1,200

Estimated price: $3,000 - $4,000

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Description

H:54cmL:32cmW:13cmThis is an ancient wooden-carved sitting statue of a Yinglong (or winged dragon). Carved from wood, it features a dragon head, scaled body, and wings on its back, sitting on a cloud-patterned base. It is a typical relic of traditional Chinese auspicious beast wood carvings, often used to guard the home, ward off evil, and pray for good fortune.

Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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