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Unusual Statue of a Protective Deity, China, 18th C. browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese:Sculpture: Pre 1800: item # 755540 Please refer to our stock # 1-0542 when inquiring.
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| Statue of a deified tamed demon, standing in an aggressive and threatening posture on a rounded rectangular base, bare chested, wearing a large cape and pants, holding an axe in his right hand. Wood, with several superimposed layers of lacquering and gilding. Remnants of hair tufts around the top of the forehead. China, Qing Dynasty, mid 18th century. Height: 14" (35,5 cm). Lacquering and gilding flaked in several areas, otherwise very good condition. A rather unusual piece. NOTE: tamed demonic spirits are protecting entities acting under the command of Heaven generals (deified heroes from ancient and often mythological periods of Chinese history) who are in charge of protecting temples and human beings against evil threats. | ||||||||||||
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