A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DIGNITARY, CHINA, late Ming dynasty, seated in European fashion on a throne with both hands clasped in front of his breast holding a tablet, wearing various garments including a wide-sleeved mantle, his face displaying a serene expression, his head topped with the specific hat secured with a pin, traces of gilt-lacquer - Property from a European private collection, acquired prior to 1990 - Wear, slightly damaged