A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A FOREIGNER

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A FOREIGNER
17th/18th century
The hollow-cast figure made as a container with the coiled conical hat forming the cover, the face of the foreigner with large eyes and broad prominent nose with stern pursed lips between bushy eyebrows and curled beard, wearing a belted robe, open to expose his chest and belly, the long sleeves with circular openings appearing to swing as the figure dances with a playful lion lying on its back, the figure's boot-clad right foot resting on the lion's left paw, all supported a hexagonal base made to resemble an incense stand, the figure's torso, belt accessory and boots accented with gilt.
19in (48.2cm) high