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Unique and rare ancestor figure of a Manchy soldier in the round on a domed pedestal, holding a matchlock musket wearing a warrior’s hat knee-length military jacket and military boots.Closed consecration cavity.
Tudi Gong in horseshoe chair with kindly face, flowing beard, officials high hat, double waist belt, red color, holding a tael gold bar as wish for wealth. Most popular rural deity who protects small towns, residents and agriculture.
Our most unique and finely crafted Kitchen God couple. Beautifully carved, clasping hu tablets, approachable features, smiling lips. Painted character for “happiness.” and exposed original consecration paper in the goddess figure provides a rare, captivating, and authentic look at Chinese folk religion sought by collectors actively seek out.
This carving of the noted historical figure Dorgon, the principal regent of the first Qing Emperor Shunzhi who ruled from 1643-1650 as a”quasi” emperor based on the four-character inscription “Southern Holy Emperor” holding a hu tablet. A great piece for history buffs.
Charming consecrated image of female Toast priest with Phoenix headdress holding a hu tablet. Women were welcomed as priests since Taoism beginnings.
This Kitchen God and his Wife are streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with mostly all of their original gilt-lacquer finish preserved. Both have original sealed cavities adding to their value. They sit on backless chairs with simplified gold officials’ robes, long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear.
Rare single image of Kitchen God and wife, indicating their close/lasting relationship as family’s protectors. Detailed elaborate officials’ robes, headgear. Individually portrayed holding hu tablets like those held by high court officials or Taoist priests.
Finely carved mirror images Kitchen God and his wife on backless chairs with multi-sided pedestals Naturally darkened lacquer, soft patina. Both with original wooden plugs completely sealing their consecration cavities.Unique house warming/wedding gift.
Finely carved this Kitchen God and his Wife monitor family members from their perch above the stove. Near mirror images with layered gold officials’ robes they symbolically hold tablets to report about the family to the Jade Emperor on Chinese New Year. enhance feng shui. Kitchen Gods especially pairs are now rare and very collectible and make unique wedding and house gifts.
This civil official is in his “best dressed” form. to immortalize his status and importance on earth. Seated figures in the “belt-holding” gesture were considered persons of great achievement, high rank, imperial authority, and esteemed status. This high-quality commissioned statue was embellished with now faded gold leaf. The back cavity has its original consecration slip which is very rare.
This bare-footed folk art provincial image is a low/mid-ranking civil official or wealthily landowner was an accessible and powerful protective figure “of the people.” Consecrated with rare identifying inscriptions.
Provincial carving of Zhenwu the Perfected Warrior, one of the most popular Taoist deities in the Ming/Qing dynasties, iconically shown standing on a snake and turtle, symbolizing those over whom he presides.
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