Antique Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Menshen Warrior Door God 12"


$148.00

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Description

Antique carved wood figurine / sculpture depicting a Chinese warrior / temple immortal in brightly decorated armor, poised in the act of striding forward with a determined expression. Possibly a menshen or door god.

"Menshen, or door gods, are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil influences or to encourage the entrance of positive ones. They began as the divine pair Shenshu and Yulü under the Han, but the deified generals Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong have been more popular since the Tang. In cases where a door god is affixed to a single door, Wei Zheng or Zhong Kui is commonly used." (Source: Wikipedia)

Condition

Chips/wear to paint; split up one side, may be missing sword

Dimensions

5.75" x 12" (Diameter x Height)