{"product_id":"rare-18th-century-chinese-altar-statue-of-caishen-gilded-polychrome-wood-qing-dynasty-quanzhou-fujian","title":"Rare 18th-Century Chinese Altar Statue of Caishen – Gilded \u0026 Polychrome Wood – Qing Dynasty, Quanzhou (Fujian)","description":"Rare 18th-Century Chinese Altar Statue of Caishen - Gilded \u0026amp; Polychrome Wood - Qing Dynasty\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautiful and rare Chinese temple or household shrine figure of Caishen, the god of wealth and prosperity. This piece likely dates from the late 18th century (circa 1780-1800), during the Qing Dynasty.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-carved from wood, with original gold leaf gilding and vibrant polychrome paint in red, black, and green. Caishen is shown seated on a throne, wearing a crown and earrings — classic symbols of divine authority and abundance. His rounded belly is a well-known symbol of wealth and good fortune.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis statue was likely used in a domestic or temple altar setting and shows extensive signs of veneration and age: pigment loss, surface wear, old wormholes (stabilized), and craquelure. The back is hollowed, indicating it was once mounted inside a niche or cabinet.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: approx. 29 cm (11.4\")\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: approx. 20 cm (7.9\")\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: approx. 16 cm (6.3\")\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUnrestored and richly patinated. All wear and imperfections are consistent with age and use. No modern repainting or repairs detected. A genuine, atmospheric piece.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProvenance:\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPrivate collection, Germany. Likely from Southern China.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping:\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed and insured shipping worldwide.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n#ChineseAntique #QingDynasty #Caishen #GodOfWealth #ChineseGod #OrientalArt #AsianAntique #WoodCarving #GildedStatue #PolychromeWood #TempleArt #ChineseShrine #AltarStatue #ChineseHeritage #QingArt #RareAntique #Chinesecarving #AntiqueStatue #BuddhistArt #AsianCollectibles #ReligiousSculpture #VernacularArt #EthnographicArt #FolkReligion #Chinesefolkart #AntiqueChina #ChineseAntiquity #CaishenStatue #Chinesegod #Goldleafstatue #18thCenturyArt #AsianDecor #HistoricChina #WealthGod #FengshuiDecor #MuseumPiece #QingEra #VintageChina #Chinesetemple #TempleFigure #AsianInterior #TaoistArt #AncestralWorship #SpiritualDecor #Chinesewoodcarving #Chinesefigurine #OrientalSculpture #CarvedWoodStatue #OldChineseArt #Chinesecollectible\n\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Ausema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56744617771332,"sku":"AUS-2885","price":427.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/2281\/2228\/files\/il_fullxfull.6805295208_7ffp.jpg?v=1778579382","url":"https:\/\/houseofausema.com\/products\/rare-18th-century-chinese-altar-statue-of-caishen-gilded-polychrome-wood-qing-dynasty-quanzhou-fujian","provider":"Ausema","version":"1.0","type":"link"}