Qing Dynasty Wooden Figure of a Taoist God of Thunder Lei Gong antiquities This example offers a beautifully

This example offers a beautifully preserved glimpse into the material culture of one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations

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is a fine example of the hand-built pottery typical of the Nariño-Carchi region

from transportation to battle

Qing Dynasty Wooden Figure of a Taoist God of Thunder Lei Gong antiquities This example offers a beautifullyQing Dynasty, c. 18201900 AD, China This exceptional Qing Dynasty wooden polychrome figure represents Lei Gong, the formidable Taoist God of Thunder and Heavens executioner. Dating to the mid. 19th century, this rare and imposing sculpture captures Lei Gongs fearsome presence, characterized by his dragon like features, beak like mouth, and powerful stance atop a rectangular plinth. His right hand, once wielding a mallet (now missing), is raised in an