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185 - A polychrome stucco fresco fragment depicting three celestial maidens (Xiannu)
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A polychrome stucco fresco fragment depicting three celestial maidens (Xiannu) China, Ming / early Qing dynasty 64 x 41,5 cm (70 x 48 cm R.) Pigments on stucco, mounted on a backing board, framed. The rectangular stucco fragment depicts an elaborate, colourful representation of three immortal deities floating on dense, swirling bands of clouds: The figure on the left carries a bowl of ritual fruits (peaches of immortality), whilst the central figure presents a smoking incense burner on a tray and the figure on the right holds the handle of a ceremonial fan (the upper part not visiable). From the private collection of Else and Max Brommer (1889-1955) in Stuttgart, assembled before 1955, and in the family’s possession ever since - With typical material cracks, minimal chipping and loss of pigments, minimal repair
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