Nezha is a protection deity in Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is ''Marshal of the Central Altar'' . He was then given the title ''Third Lotus Prince'' after he became a deity.
Height 18cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 9 cm
Weight 369 grams
Condition:
Small chip at the tip of the dragon''s tail,minor loss of gilding that has been applied to the items in hand.
Otherwise excellent condition of the figure itself, paint, enamel and gilding.
The figure is unusually finely executed. Particular attention should be paid to the detailed elaboration of the body of Nezha and the body of the dragon.
Rare in the beauty of execution of the figure.
Judging by the bottom of the figure, we can assume that it was made in the early 19th century or even earlier.
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Antique Number: SA1072798
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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