God Of Wealth Zhao Gongming On Tiger - Lacquered Wood And Gesso - China 19th Century
Important Chinese religious folk art statuette in carved wood, gesso and polychrome and gold lacquer, dating from the 19th century (Qing Dynasty)
This devotional piece depicts Zhao Gongming (趙公明), the powerful God of Military Wealth (Wucaishen)
The deity is depicted in general's armor, brandishing his right hand in a commanding pose
He rides a tiger, a symbol of his sovereign strength, here flanked by two protective guardian lions
Dimensions: 22 x 10 x 8 cm approx.
Incomplete, accidents and some missing polychromy
280 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Solid wood
Length: 8
Width: 10
Height: 22
Reference (ID): 1753526
Availability: In stock
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