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25 - Taoist exorcist cardinal on horseback China 19th century

500-900 €

25 - Taoist exorcist cardinal on horseback China 19th century

Taoist exorcist cardinal on horseback, 19th century
Height: 39.5 cm
China, Kunming region,
Taoist culture
Wood, plaster, and wallpaper.
Horseman representing a Taoist exorcist, as confirmed by the shape of his hat, who must have traveled on horseback. It is an offering made by the Huang Guo fan family to the temple monk for a better future for
him and his entire family (many names). The offering message on the back of the statue dates from 1888 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, but the statue was made during the reign of the previous
emperor: Tongzhi (1862-1874).

Commission fees of only 20% + inhouse shipment available

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