Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Courtier

DESCRIPTION: Carved wood sculpture depicting a seated courtier holding a slap implement and coated in gilt accenting throughout. Figure's back houses a compartment sealed by a block of wood containing a piece of paper inscribed with Han characters.
CIRCA: 19th Century, possibly older
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 13.75" W: 4.25" L: 5.75"
CONDITION: Evidence of insect activity present (no insects present); minor gilt loss and chip at top of figure's headgear; paper within figure exhibits wear and tear consistent with age
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