A FINE PAINTED WOOD DAOIST DIVINITY18th century
The stout figure seated with downcast eyes on his gilt-painted face framed by a conical cap topped with a floral finial (possibly assembled) and holding a ruyi scepter in his right hand, his robe with right shoulder fastening showing traces of rich vermilion color and traces of an official's belt at mid-section, the back cut with a rectangular consecration chamber (re-sealed, surfaces extensively weathered and retouched); later black and gilt lacquered wood base.
36 1/2in (92.7cm) high (2).