Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Figure of Caishen – Martial Form cassowarybonedaggers these figures also served as

these figures also served as fertility charms

Variations of mineral content lend this dense

The royal cities of Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai in north-central Thailand became one of the largest ceramic-producing centers in Southeast Asia during the 14th century

Others existed at the level of families or individuals

are traditional Thai ceramics originating from the Sukhothai Kingdom period (1238–1438)

Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Figure of Caishen – Martial Form cassowarybonedaggers these figures also served asQing dynasty, mid. or late 19th century, Yunnan, China. A magnificent and commanding temple figure of Caishen, the Chinese God of Wealth, depicted in his military form. Carved from a single block of camphor wood, this exquisite statue portrays the deity in a martial posture, embodying strength, affluence, and divine protection. Caishen is adorned in elaborate armor with intricate detailing, complemented by a fine headdress. The armors vibrant