A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A MONK Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century 清十八或十九世紀 壽山石羅漢立像 Carved in warm ginger-colour stone with a benevolent smile on his face, standing, wearing a loose-fitting robe decorated with incised and gilt-painted clouds, holding a small dog in his arms, the pet nibbling at his left elongated earlobe, 16.2cm high - PROVENANCE: European Private Collection of a Gentleman