Daoist Deity
Figure
1368 - 1644 (made)
1368 - 1644 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The standing daoist deity wears an official hat and is dressed in a long-sleeved robe, with his hands clasped and probably originally held a tablet. The statue is painted and gilded with rich colours, apparently at various times. In the back is a movable panel.
In Daoism, a deity represents a historical figure who was worshipped in local temples after death because of good deeds.
In Daoism, a deity represents a historical figure who was worshipped in local temples after death because of good deeds.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Daoist Deity (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood, painted and gilt |
| Brief description | Figure of a daoist deity, China, Ming dynasty. |
| Physical description | A standing Daoist deity wears an official hat and are dressed in a long sleeved robe. His hands are clasped and probably originally held a tablet. In the back is a movable panel. There are traces of gilding and red, green and blue pigment on the drapery. |
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| Object history | This is one of the two figures the museum acquired from Messrs. Bluett & Sons in London in May 1921. |
| Production | Ming dynasty |
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| Summary | The standing daoist deity wears an official hat and is dressed in a long-sleeved robe, with his hands clasped and probably originally held a tablet. The statue is painted and gilded with rich colours, apparently at various times. In the back is a movable panel. In Daoism, a deity represents a historical figure who was worshipped in local temples after death because of good deeds. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.27-1921 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2000 |
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