This Chinese Emperor im pretty sure is made of wood but because of its age is quite solid, there is a certificate from 1972 giving it a C rating saying it is at least 100 years old back then, The back was painted brown by someone probably trying to protect it. but the front has original paint. The perfect scale Antique miniature Katana/samurai sword ive added because it fits well and if your an Emperor you would have the best, ive also added an Antique Chinese sun Zhoushan tablet, the will of the first prime minister of China ,this is a very important copy and a very old copy. This is a real standout carving and will look great anywhere.