Hand carved painted and gilded figure of Caishen. Approximately 130 - 170 years old. Dimension 5.5 x 11 x 4".
Caishen (Tsai shen), God of Wealth and Prosperity, his name is often invoked during the Chinese New Year celebrations. He is often depicted riding a black tiger and holding a golden rod. He may also be depicted with an iron tool capable of turning stone and iron into gold.