Antique 18th - 19th century Chinese Kitchen / Stove God, Family Protector

We are offering an Antique 18th -19th c. Chinese  Kitchen God / Stove God, with old beard hair.  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 stamped in the 19th c. with "China" On the bottom  (please note after 1891 all exporting countries were required to mark their pieces from country of export) Approx. Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2"  Width: 3 1/8" Depth: 2 1/2" Approx. Weight: 273 grams                                           ID.   50                                 LOC.  F Condition: The Antique Chinese Kitchen - Stove God  is in good age-related condition with some minor chips  and cracks to the lacquer & wood (PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION)   Listed with ExportYourStore.com