A RED-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF DHARMATALA

Description:

China, ca. 18th c.
H. 67 cm
Standing with his body in a swaying posture, his feet slightly spread, his arms placed in front of him covered by the wide sleeves of his mantle draped just over his right shoulder demonstrating his ribbed chest, the border of his garment decorated with a raised design of scrolling tendrils, his elderly face displaying a severe expression with protruding eyes below bushy eyebrows, moustache and goatee framing his chin and a bald head.
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2000 - Partially minor wear, slightly chipped, parly rep. and rest.