Carved Wood and Gilt/Painted seated Kitchen God Figure Potter Mesopotamian era to the mid

Mesopotamian era to the mid 1970's

ladle's bowl has some minor scuffs

handmade screws

The figures are made of cast silver and were manufactured for the 19th

The support arm on the back needs to be tightened

Carved Wood and Gilt/Painted seated Kitchen God Figure Potter Mesopotamian era to the midWe are offering a carved wood and gilt + painted kitchen god figure, missing his hair, and the seat. In Chinese folk religion, the Kitchen God, also known as Zao Shen or Zao Jun is a deity believed to reside in the kitchen, watching over the family and their activities, and reporting to the Jade Emperor at the end of the year. Approx. Dimensions: Height: 9 1 4" Width: 5 3 4" depth: 2 1 2" Approx. weight: 361 grams Condition: missing the seat, missing