Chinese Erlang Shen Figure - Ming Dynasty Period - Early 20th Century with age-related wear enhancing the

with age-related wear enhancing the character

The central carved panel depicts a Hindu god flanked by lions

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

It still has remnants of old paint

Chinese Erlang Shen Figure - Ming Dynasty Period - Early 20th Century with age-related wear enhancing theThis 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