18th - 19th Century Chinese Kitchen God / Stove God, Polychrome Painted Figure
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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.
In Chinese religion, 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 1/4"
Width: 3 1/8"
Depth: 2 7/8"
Approx. Weight:
383 grams
ID. 50 LOC. F
Condition:
The Polychromed lacquer and wood kitchen god is in good age-related condition,
with no major cracks or chips.
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