17th/18th Century The figure standing but attached to a separate rock pedestal in an imposing stance with his left foot turned outward and his right hand raised to carefully hold the weight of his lengthy beard to his right side, his other hand clutching his belt at his left side which dutifully skirts his ample belly which is incised and gilt with a large open-mouthed four-clawed scaly dragon amidst cloud scrolls, below his belt two confronted dragons contest a flaming pearl in a wide band and below this are large stylized rockwork groupings amidst frothing water and waves, cranes fly on his sleeves, his armor visible at his upper chest and shoulders, the reverse side has further dragons and clouds, the majestic face superbly carved with heavy lids, knotted brows and sensitive mouth, many minute details incised throughout the carving and further highlighted by black pigments and gilding. 10 1/2in (26.7cm) high, the figure only; 14 1/2in (36.8cm.) high, overall