A Chinese gilt bronze figurine of a monk dating from the 18th century. He sits on a rectangular pedestal incised with flowers, and he holds an object in his hands. Dimensions are: 4 inches tall X 3 inches wide, 10.2 cm X 7.6 cm. Weight: 550 grams. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The monk is missing several fingers as well as the object he was holding. There is a dent in his bald head. Age and gilt wear. Provenance: From a private New York City collection. High resolution images can be found here.