Chinese Erlang Shen Figure - Ming Dynasty Slippers The deep patina

The deep patina

these mirrors work beautifully in bathrooms

or as a functional storage container

with layers of faded paint in soft earthy tones and traces of blue and green

102 x 43 x 128 (wxdxh cms)

Chinese Erlang Shen Figure - Ming Dynasty Slippers The deep patinaThis 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