25th Nov, 2023 12:00
Islamic, Indian and Asian Art
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Chinese Gilt Wood Figure Of Cai Shen
China, Qing dynasty.
H. 15 cm.
Part of the Javitri Shah Collection.
Cai Shen, also referred to as Zhao Gongming, is known as a god of wealth, and is venerated in both the Daoist and Buddhist traditions. He is often seen dressed as an official and holding an ingot.
Weight: 16.1 g.
Sold for €195
China, Qing dynasty.
H. 15 cm.
Part of the Javitri Shah Collection.
Cai Shen, also referred to as Zhao Gongming, is known as a god of wealth, and is venerated in both the Daoist and Buddhist traditions. He is often seen dressed as an official and holding an ingot.
Weight: 16.1 g.
Auction: Islamic, Indian and Asian Art, 25th Nov, 2023
Our upcoming sale of Islamic, Indian & Southeast Asian Art will present an array of objects created over the course of 20 centuries in the middle east, Asia, the Himalayas, and India. Included in the auction are sculptures in bronze and stone, such as an impressive 10th-century sandstone head of Shiva from Uttar Pradesh, India, gilt bronze Buddhas, Indian furniture, miniature paintings and jewellery.
