Figure of female deity

Made:
1801-1900 in China
Hollow bronze figure of a seated female (?) deity

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Hollow bronze figure of a seated female (?) deity
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Hollow bronze figure of a seated female (?) deity, dressed in elaborate robes and headress, originally held a sceptre, Chinese (?) 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657061
Materials:
complete and bronze
Measurements:
overall: 220 mm x 160 mm x 105 mm,
type:
statue
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)