Chinese Wish Keeper or Taoist Shrine Figure
Product ID: A0404-517
$1,495.00
About this piece
A court official in a black cap, with a small tiger at his side.
Chinese carvers made this wish keeper or Taoist shrine figure in wood in the 19th century. Carved figures of officials and deities were commonly placed in household and temple shrines as objects of devotion. The man wears a winged cap and a belted robe with long sleeves, standing on a rough rectangular base. A small beast sits at his left foot, held beside his leg. Traces of red and black pigment and gilding remain over a warm brown, worn surface.
About 10 inches tall. Time has taken the paint, and left the character.
