Chen Wu, The Perfected Warrior, late 17th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Stoneware with polychrome glazesexpand_more
Gift of Leo A. and Doris Hodroffexpand_more 95.98.4
Not on Viewexpand_more
During the Northern Sung dynasty (960-1126), the god Hsuan-wu (Dark Warrior) was transformed into Chen-wu, the perfected warrior. Chen-wu was associated with a powerful group of Taoist celestial marshals known as the Four Saints. These gods were perceived as spirit-guardians of the Taoist faith. Small ceramic sculptures such as this were typically used in domestic settings.
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- Chen Wu, The Perfected Warrior
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- 95.98.4
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