A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DAOIST IMMORTAL China, Ming dynasty26 cm highSeated on a lacquered wood throne, the bearded figure holding a tablet in both hands, the flowing robe decorated with incised motifs of stylized clouds, wearing a high official cap, the face with a severe expression, traces of gold.Provenance: the collection of a Swiss-Neapolitan noble family, acquired in early ‘30s of the 20th century.