A gilt and polychrome lacquered seated figure of a Daoist divinity


Late Qing dynastyThe hollow wood and molded lacquer figure dressed in the robes, belt and ridged headdress of an emperor, his beard of applied hair and his hands joined at the front to hold a separately carved rank stick, the surfaces covered with polychrome and gilt lacquer over a gray clay layer visible in some areas; the elaborate throne of red and gilt-lacquered wood carved with dragon head finials (extensive wear, repainting).20in (51cm) height of figure24 1/2in (62cm) height including throne