Divine Lord of Zitong
Divine Lord of Zitong
Divine Lord of Zitong
Divine Lord of Zitong

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Divine Lord of Zitong,

1726 (stone); late 19th to first half of 20th century (rubbing)

Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1958-215

Information

Title
Divine Lord of Zitong
Dates

1726 (stone); late 19th to first half of 20th century (rubbing)

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink rubbing on paper
Dimensions
image: 125 x 59 cm. (49 3/16 x 23 1/4 in.) 129.5 x 63 cm. (51 x 24 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George Rowley
Object Number
y1958-215
Place Made

Asia, China

Inscription
Title: 梓潼帝君 Zitong dijun Across top: [damaged]
Marks/Labels/Seals
TBD, sq. relief
Description
In Daoism, the Divine Lord of Zitong was also known as the Divine Lord Wenchang (Wenchang dijun 文昌帝君). An incarnation of the Wenchang asterism, the Lord was a mountain spirit based at Mount Zitong in Sichuan that could control the local rain and thunder. The Lord later took on numerous other human and divine incarnations, and became associated with filial piety, martial bravery, benefitting the people, and scholarly and official success. In this rubbing, the Lord is seen in human form riding a horse and wearing a round had with a wide brim. Walking in front and back of the horse are two attendants. The one in front carries a scepter, while the following attendant carries a qin zither and a fan. The trio travel along a stream in a landscape filled with trees, rocks, and clouds.
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing
Type
rubbings
Subject
figures (representations)

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