DAOIST DIGNITARY
Bronze lacquered
China , 18th century
Weight: 1170 grams
Dimensions: Height 22,5 cm Wide 8,5 cm Depth 8 cm
Standing Daoist dignitary on a four-footed stool in long and wide robes with wide sleeves. His hands are holding a tablet hu in front of the chest. Tablet hus were held by officials during state assemblies to record the emperor's commands. The dignitary is wearing a headpiece and from the back we can see that the robe is fastened around the waist with a belt.