China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The Dignitary is seated on a tree stump, wearing a buttoned robe and a headdress. The facial features are finely crafted and there is an opening in the back for offerings. The wood with remnants of lacquer and gilding.
Condition: Good condition considering the age. Several structural cracks, losses to lacquer and gilding, one hand lost. Provenance: Austrian private collection.