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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
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