Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Warrior / Ancestor Figure

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Fine wood carved antique Chinese statue of a warrior or ancestor figure seated in a traditional pose. The wear and … Read more Fine wood carved antique Chinese statue of a warrior or ancestor figure seated in a traditional pose. The wear and loss of paint suggests it is quite old with remnants of red, black and gold paint. Given its age and style, it appears to date from the Ming or Qing Dynasty. The Offering Compartment on the back was typically used to store valuable or religious artifacts.

This appears to be a carved wooden figure from China, likely dating to the late 18th or 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. The figure depicts either a warrior deity or ancestral figure in a seated position with one hand raised in a gesture of authority or blessing, featuring remnants of original polychrome decoration in red, black, and gold.

Such figures were commonly used in household or temple altars for ancestor worship or as protective deities. Collectors of Asian antiquities and Chinese religious artifacts particularly value these pieces for their cultural significance, artistic craftsmanship, and historical connection to traditional Chinese spiritual practices. The weathered patina and aged paint indicate authentic age and use in its original context. See less