Sage sculpture in gilded wood, Qing dynasty

Sage sculpture in gilded wood, Qing dynasty

Carved, engraved and gilded wood in the form of an old Buddhist man sitting on steep rocks. He performs a 'mudra' gesture with his left hand and holds a vase or 'hulu' bottle beside him. He is dressed in a carved robe decorated with clouds and borders. The gilding has patina or wear and is carved in detail. There are no inscriptions or markings.
Size: approx. 33 x 12 x 18 cm; Weight: 1.793 kg