IMPORTANT RECLANGULAR PLAQUE in bronze and cloisonné... Lot 405

IMPORTANT RECLANGULAR PLAQUE in bronze and cloisonné enamels, the central decoration representing the God of War, Guanyu seated on his legendary horse Chitu emerging from the clouds, depicted dressed in armor, the left hand carrying his sword of the "green dragon"; in the second plan, a waterfall surrounded by bamboos and flowers; in the lower right, a faithful soldier accompanies his general in procession; the border decorated with flowers and foliage. (Worn and missing enamel). China, 17th century. A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANUGLAR PLAQUE OF GOD OF WAR GUANYU, CHINA, 17TH CENTURY. DIM. 31,2 X 37,4 CM (12 1/4 X 14 3/4 IN.) PROVENANCE Paris private collection. Paris private collection. NOTE A similar plate was presented by Christie's New York in June 2021, lot° 88