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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Bribe The Kitchen God 灶神Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 10. Ethnic Life. Costumes. The Kitchen God is one of the peculiar institutions of China. Incense and candles are regularly burned before this God on the 1st and 15th of every month, morning and evening. The Chinese believe that the old god ascends to heaven and reports to the "Pearly Emperor Supreme Ruler", the conduct of the members of the family during the year. They hope thus to bribe him to present a favourable report. 灶神.Publisher: Cavanders Ltd London Item sold. You can either request an email alert for similar items, browse in our stock or search our stock.
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