Wood Carved China, 17th century or possibly earlier (late Ming Dynasty) Dimensions: 13.5 cm Weight: 41 g The man standing straight and dressed in a voluminous robe with wide sleeves and tied around the waist by a belt. His face has a joyful expression with lips pursed, fleshy cheeks and chin. The darkened wood bearing a superb patina. Provenance: -German private collection. Condition: mensurate with age, the object held in the left hand lost, and minuscule chips.