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Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Figure of Caishen – Martial Form cassowarybonedaggers palm oil andQing 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