Antique 18th - 19th c signed Chinese Kitchen God, Stove God, Family Protector
$930.00
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Chinese Stove or Kitchen God
Signed on reverse.
The kitchen deity – also known as the Stove God,
named Zao Jun, Zao Shen, Zao kimjah, Cokimjah or Zhang Lang –
is the most important of a plethora of Chinese domestic gods
that protect the hearth and family.
The Kitchen God (literally, “god of the hearth”),
who is believed to report to the celestial gods on family conduct
and to have it within his power to bestow poverty or riches on individual families.
Approx. Dimensions:
Height: 7 1/2"
Width: 4"
Depth: 3"
Approx. Weight:
468 grams
ID. 50 LOC. F
Condition:
This 18th-19th c. Chinese Kitchen God
is in age-related condition with minor Loss to the lacquer,
some chips to his hat, and chair. Original green stone in his cap.
Has original knot hole in back of stand.
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