Chinese Erlang Shen Figure - Ming Dynasty Period - Early 20th Century Features: Hand-etched floral motifs

Features: Hand-etched floral motifs

A unique and quirky piece of social history

120 x 62 x 47 (wxdxh cms)

This one is made from Teak and has excellent wood jali work panels

Date: Made from reclaimed antique takhat legs

Chinese Erlang Shen Figure - Ming Dynasty Period - Early 20th Century Features: Hand-etched floral motifsThis enigmatic Chinese Taoist figure of Erlang Shen is of an excellent age dating to the late Ming dynasty (1368 1644). He's decorated with polychrome wood with a third truth seeing eye on his forehead. As is common practice, this figure has been repainted many times over the last 400 years. The original face has been revealed with later paint remaining on the body. Erlang Shen, also known as Yang Jian, is a Taoist god and the deification of various