A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A DAOIST PRIEST seated with crossed legs on lotus base, on a seperate carved throne, front panel carved in relief with unicorn and phoenix, both hands in front of his breast, wearing long pleated cloak, his face with downcast expression, broad nose, painted beard and moustache, elongated ear lobes, black painted hairdress topped by a lotus (hands renewed, extensive flaking), 17th Century

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A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF A DAOIST PRIEST seated with crossed legs on lotus base, on a seperate carved throne, front panel carved in relief with unicorn and phoenix, both hands in front of his breast, wearing long pleated cloak, his face with downcast expression, broad nose, painted beard and moustache, elongated ear lobes, black painted hairdress topped by a lotus (hands renewed, extensive flaking), 17th Century
128cm. high

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