Solid bronze statuette - Vietnamese Annamite dignitary, early 20th century

Beautiful solid bronze statuette representing an Annamite dignitary, probably a scholar or high official of the Vietnamese imperial court. This type of sculpture, typical of Vietnam in the early 20th century, bears witness to skilled craftsmanship, with a natural patina and carefully sculpted details.

The figure is shown standing, dressed in official garb richly decorated with traditional motifs (stylized clouds, arabesques) and wearing an imperial mandarin hat, a symbol of status and erudition.

- Origin: Vietnam, early 20th century

- Material: Solid bronze

- Height : 11 cm

- Weight : 220 g

- Condition : Good overall condition, with a beautiful patina of age and slight traces of oxidation that add character to the piece.

- Details : Stable square base, face sculpted with a dignified, solemn expression.

This type of statuette was often used as a votive object, decorative element or symbolic piece in literate households. Today, it is a prized collector's item for lovers of Asian art, colonial furniture or antique bronze objects.

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