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Daoist deity Zhenwu with two attendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic statue of Daoist deity Zhenwu seated on a throne with two attendants. The deity has a bald head with a long, thin mustache that extends down to his chest. He wears a long, teal robe with a decorative belt and shoulder pads. His hands rest on his knees. He sits on a throne with a high back, which is teal with a brown interior. Two small attendants, also made of ceramic and in teal robes, stand on either side of him. The background is dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Porcelain with turquoise and aubergine glazes (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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