A BRONZE OF A DAOIST IMMORTAL, MING
China, 16th -17th century. The sage cast seated as a dignitary wearing an elaborately decorated cap of office, his beard hanging down his chest embellished with a rectangular-shaped clasp holding the robe, his hands holding a scepter, the figure with remainders of fine lacquer gilding.

Provenance: From a private estate. By repute acquired in the local auction market before 1980 and thence by descent.
Condition: Very good condition with extensive wear and losses to lacquer gilding. The throne slightly warped.

Weight: 1572.1 grams
Dimensions: Height 24 cm

Note the finely executed throne with a neatly incised rug to the backside and ruyi-shaped recesses to front and sides. Additional incision work to the numerous borders of the robe.

明代青銅道教仙人坐像
中國，十六至十七世紀。 仙人著文官服飾，手持笏板，全身施金漆。

來源：私人遺產。據説是1980年前在當地拍賣行中購得，保存至今。
品相：保存良好，磨損嚴重，金漆磨損。底座略微扭曲。

重量： 1572.1 克
尺寸： 高 24 厘米