Defender of the Faith

Figure of a warrior in a half-sitting position on a fragment of rock with one leg bent at the knee and slightly raised, the other supported on a wooden stand. Erect body, one hand raised up, the other bent at the elbow resting on the abdomen, holding an unidentified object in his hand. The figure is dressed in armour. Swirling ribbons surrounding the figure. ¾ turned head, long beard, hair covered by headdress. Bronze painted with red and black lac, the face and armour gilded. The figurine is placed on a wooden openwork stand decorated with geometric motifs. China, Kang - Hsi? The first half of the 18th century. Bronze, gilded cast, lac, carved wood.