17/18C Chinese Gilt Wooden Folk Carving Seated Deity 8.5\" tall For Sale

Antique Chinese carved wood figure, likely representing a Daoist deity or a high-ranking official. I cannot confirm the date of this piece, but regardless of age, it is a beautifully hand-carved wooden piece.

• Material:Carved wood with traces of gilt lacquer and polychrome paint.
  
• Period:I do not have the provenance on the piece; similar examples are being dated anywhere from 16-19th century. I believe it may be a late 18th early 19th century piece.
  
• Features:The figure is depicted seated in a formal posture, dressed in traditional robes and headwear.
  
• Usage:Such figures were often worshipped in domestic shrines or temples
• Condition:The item is overall in acceptable condition, the item is dirty, there is heavy wear to the gilt finish throughout, some minor losses to the carving in places, but it is stable. See images for condition