Qing-dynasty 18th C statue of Zhao Gongming
€ 740
Length:
13
Height:
33
Width:
15
Early 18th C statue of the Taoist god Zhao Gongming, the god wealth and a powerful protector. Zhao Gongming is standing in a martial position with his foot on a tiger, which is a proof of protection. The wheel is a symbol of fortune. Originally he held an iron whip in his hand, a traditional weapon of his deity. Carved wood with remnants of polychrome paint and gold leaf, a style common in Chinese religious sculptures from the Qing Dynasty.