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Series Title: 佛道主題畫冊

Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Leaf 12

1200s

China, Southern Song dynasty

(1127-1279)
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Medium
Album, ink on paper
Measurements
Painting: 34.2 x 38.4 cm (13 7/16 x 15 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund in honor of Dr. Ju-hsi Chou and Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange) 2004.1.12
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This section of the Daoist pantheon depicts six generals, five of whom are identifiable by inscriptions. Starting from the right, they are Guan Yü 關羽, Zhang Bo 張渤, a general whose label has been lost, Ma Lingyao 馬靈耀, Zhou Guangze 周廣澤, and Zhao Gongming 趙公明. The generals, clad in military gear and wielding weapons, command spirit armies to intimidate and destroy demons that cause sickness and misfortune.
A vertically oriented ink drawing on tan paper depicts six armored figures floating among stylized clouds. Rendered in fine black outlines, the figures wear elaborate robes and carry varied weapons, including bows, a sword, and a large polearm. Small vertical inscriptions label each figure. One figure to our left holds a circular disc. In the lower right corner, a red seal sits near cloud patterns against the warm, stained paper.

Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Leaf 12

1200s

China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

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