A Chinese deity with a sword accompanied by a tiger. Gouache painting by a Chinese artist.

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<p>One of the five Chinese gods of wealth, Zhao Gongming, also known as the military god of wealth. He is frequently shown with a black tiger and holding a gold ingot or other gold object (in his right hand here) and an iron weapon or cudgel with knots or ridges</p>

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Zhao Gongming, the military god of wealth, accompanied by a black tiger. Gouache painting by a Chinese artist.

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