Chinese Hand Carved Figure Depicting Zhu Rong, God of Fire

Flames at his feet, flames in both fists, and a scowl to match.

This hand carved figure depicts Zhu Rong, God of Fire, and comes from China. It is contemporary, carved in boxwood. In Chinese mythology Zhu Rong is generally described as the god of fire and of the south, and some accounts credit him with bringing fire to people. Here he stands in full armor, with a beast mask at his chest and studded plates across his shoulders. His hair rises in spiky tufts, and each raised hand holds a burst of flame. The base is a ring of carved fire. It is 3.5 inches wide, 2.5 deep and 8.25 high.

Boxwood is a brave choice of material for this particular god.