Important Chinese Daoist Sculpture of The Emperor of the North Pole, Hsuanwu or “Hsuan Tien Shangti”, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), painted sandstone, 32″h.
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Important Chinese Daoist Sculpture of The Emperor of the North Pole, Hsuanwu or “Hsuan Tien Shangti”, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), hand carved and painted sandstone, 32″h.
Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery, 2006.
Provenance: Private collection Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
History:
Also known as Shang–ti Kung (supreme Emperor and guardian of the north) and Bok Eye (Bok meaning “north”) and (eye meaning eye as in the third eye carved on the forehead of this sculpture), believed to possess powers controlling floods, waters of irrigation and the rains. He once held a North Pole Star Sword in his right hand (now missing) and grasps the name chop with the middle finger of his left hand. He does not wear any shoes, however, he is always stepping on a snake with his right foot and a tortoise on his left because the tortoise, a celestial emblem, is a symbol of a longevity, wisdom, and and happiness. When it became one thousand years old, it is able to speak the language of humans and is able to foretell the future.
Item Details
- Dimensions: N/A
- Reference Number: 1219
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