Antique 18th - 19th c signed Chinese Kitchen God, Stove God, Family Protector Grand Tour ID 20 LOC

ID     20                                                              LOC

They each have beautiful colors that match nicely

The hallmarks includes a crown(town) and an "S

this icon is in fine age related condition with overall dark patina minor loss to facade

The antique figure is labeled "Zinober" on the back side of the base

Antique 18th - 19th c signed Chinese Kitchen God, Stove God, Family Protector Grand Tour ID 20 LOCWe are offering an 18th 19th c. Chinese Stove or Kitchen God Signed on reverse. The kitchen deity also known as the Stove God, named Zao Jun, Zao Shen, Zao kimjah, Cokimjah or Zhang Lang is the most important of a plethora of Chinese domestic gods that protect the hearth and family. The Kitchen God is recognized in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, and Taoism. The Kitchen God (literally, god of the hearth), who is believed to report to the