THREE POLYCHROME WOOD CARVINGS OF OFFICIALS, MING DYNASTY, the first carved as a seated official wearing an elaborate robe with round collar--31½ in. high; the second example also shown seated wearing a robe with rank badge, his hands clasped--22½ in. high; and another also seated, wearing elaborate robes with an ornament hanging from his collar and a cap, hands missing--25 in. high, all mounted on lucite stands (3)

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THREE POLYCHROME WOOD CARVINGS OF OFFICIALS, MING DYNASTY, the first carved as a seated official wearing an elaborate robe with round collar--31½ in. high; the second example also shown seated wearing a robe with rank badge, his hands clasped--22½ in. high; and another also seated, wearing elaborate robes with an ornament hanging from his collar and a cap, hands missing--25 in. high, all mounted on lucite stands (3)

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