
9.25" tall
Zhienwu, the Perfected Warrior, is a Taoist god who, over many centuries, evolved from an ancient symbol of the north (the entwined tortoise and snake) into a superhuman warrior god, and was adopted into the Ming Dynasty as the protector of the imperial household. He is one of the most important dieties in the Taoist pantheon.
9.25" tall 5" wide 3.5" deep
carved Mangowood
China, Qing Dynasty (late 19th century)
HK03GOD
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