Description: Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century. Wood, gilt lacquer China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) Two seated figures of Daoist deities, probably kitchen gods, each on a backless throne, one with foldes hands across the breast, the other holding an attribut (former scepter) The long garments with rich drapery and a broad ribbon beneath the breast, each wearing a cap Benevolent expression with an indicadet smile and half-closed eyes Dressed in a long, richly pleated garment which is held together by a ribbon under the breast Mounted on rectangular pedestals (modern) Total height, each: 54 cm Age related condition