This rare and imposing Wang Yeh (Royal Lord) statue dates from the Ming period and is attributed to the early Tangshan master carving tradition brought to Taiwan by Fujianese artisans. Seated in full courtly dress atop a formal pedestal, the figure bears the unmistakable insignia of divine authority — including a tall official crown, flowing layered robes, and a high-backed throne supported by stylized guardian beast legs, a hallmark of Wang Yeh iconography.
The face is sensitively carved and retains remnants of original real hair beard, adding to its lifelike dignity. Faded traces of red, gold, and white pigments remain throughout the garment folds, while the lion-like footrests reflect the Wang Yeh’s role as a high-ranking divine enforcer in Taiwanese folk religion, particularly in coastal communities. The integrated round platform base is unusually thick and engraved beneath with incised characters, likely marking origin or temple affiliation.
Wang Yeh statues of this scale and early period are rarely encountered outside museum collections. This piece reflects not only religious reverence but regional artistic heritage from Taiwan’s earliest temple traditions.
參考價格｜Reference Price：NT$130,000–200,000 / USD $4,100–6,200
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