Wood carving with lacquer and gold gilding is a traditional craft of Southern China. In this study, Xray fluorescence,Ramanspectroscopy,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and crosssectional analysis were employed to determine the paint layer and wood material of a lacquered and gilded wood carving from the Qing Dynasty now at the Shen zhen museum. Based on scientific analysis of the preservation situation of the wood carving, a conservation and restoration plan was made. Thesurface was cleaned. Mold was removed and pests werecontrolled. Cracks and incomplete parts were repaired.The peeling lacquer layer was softened and replaced. Lacquer and gilding layers were repaired and restored as an antique. After the treatment, the wood carving was restored to a complete overall state with good color, structure and stability, achieving expectations. The analytical and conservation methods reported here provide agood reference forconservation of similar objects.