Fahua Glazed Foo Lion - Terracotta - China - Ming Dynastie (1368-1644)
Nr. 87822803
DAOIST GOD ZHENWU, THE PERFECT WARRIOR - Terracotta - China - Ming Dynastie (1368-1644)
Nr. 87822803
DAOIST GOD ZHENWU, THE PERFECT WARRIOR - Terracotta - China - Ming Dynastie (1368-1644)
The Daoist god Zhenwu, the Perfect Warrior
China
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
H. 25,5 cm
The figure represents the Daoist god Zhenwu, the Perfect Warrior. During the Han dynasty he was known as Xuanwu and is symbolized by a turtle accompanied by a snake. The turtle not only symbolized strength, resistance and longevity, but represents the North. The snake is probably a reminder of the ancient myth related to the turtle, as it was believed that all turtles were female and had to couple with snakes to reproduce.
Condition : a chip to the right foot, firing crack on the base, very likely a stand at his back missing, head and tail of the turtle are missing.
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