A Gilt Bronze Figure of Immortal of Wealth, Caishen ming dynasty (1368-1644) the immortal depicted seated, dressed in draped robes and wearing a tall official's hat, his left hand holding an ingot while his right hand placed on the right knee, the round face cast with a benevolent expression flanked by a pair of elongated earlobes, raised above a fitted hardwood stand. Total height 16 1/2 inches. Estimate $8,000-10,000