

Daoist deity Zhenwu with two attendants
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
- Museum Record
- View original
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