Wood Carving of an Official

Description:

Wood Carving of an Official, China, late Ming dynasty, seated in a dragon-inspired chair with four paw-shaped legs, dressed in an official's robe and hat, both of his elbows raised, his hands in his lap, his feet on a footrest decorated with a carved dragon head, all resting on a plain two-tiered square pedestal, 19 3/8 x 10 x 10 in.
Estimate $700-900

many signs of wood decay including dry rots, age cracks, numerous flat clean cut areas, repair to the right side of chair.


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