Chinese Qing dynasty lacquered wood guardian figure standing on a square base with arms raised and his left black boot resting on a thin circular object embedded in the square platform. He is dressed in elaborately decorated animal head armour painted in red, blue, and black polychrome pigments with fine gilt highlights. 15 7/8" high. 19th century. Sturdy and in very good overall condition. There is some peeling and wear to the surface of the base and there is a loss to the celestial ribbon in the area between the back of his head and his shoulder. From a Phoenix, Arizona collection.