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85-37-70

From: China | Shandong | Tengzhou

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 85-37-70
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Shandong | Tengzhou
Date Made 1930's
Section Asian
Materials Ink | Rice Paper
Iconography Xiwangmu | Chariot
Description

Xiwangmu with animals/chariots, original from Teng County, Shandong. Xiwangmu is seated in the upper left corner, possibly representing her place in the west. A figure kneels to her right, possibly a representation of the occupant. Surrounding them are various creatures and figures, possibly immortals. The lower register is a chariot procession. Black ink on rice paper. From Han tomb reliefs. Heavier paper.

Credit Line Gift of Anneliese Gutkind-Bulling, 1985
Other Number 九 (9) - Other Number

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