Snake

Snakes (also known as serpents) are an important Chinese mythology motif that appear in myths, legends, or tales as fantastic beings unlike real snakes, often mixing snakes with humans and other body fantastical beings. The snake is associated with Zhenwu who stands on the back of a tortoise entwined with a snake. The snake is one of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac

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    Antique Wood Zhenwu the Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China (19416XLKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,250.00.Current price is: $1,062.50.
    H: 15.25″  W: 6.75″  D: 6.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior) is one of the most important and powerful Taoist deities, god of one of the 4 cardinal directions (the north) revered for his potent magical powers to suppress demonic forces. This provincial image for personal devotion and reflects his classic iconography: seated on a throne, bare feet resting on a snake and a tortoise, a celestial scarf and maille armor. Intricately carved he has a powerful presence.

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    Antique Wood Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior” China (19066B) ME) $575

    Original price was: $575.00.Current price is: $488.75.
    H: 13” W: 5” D: 4.875” | FREE SHIPPING!

    The Taoist god Zhenwu, the Perfected Warrior, is one of the most revered Chinese Taoist deities venerated for his ability to heal as well as to protect his country and the emperor. In this fine provincial piece he is humbly presented with a plain robe with an official’s belt wrapped around his back and over his ample stomach which more resembles a Chinese official than a deified warrior.  His face has well-defined features including the eyes and lips set in a benevolent slight smile. It was painted in polychrome and some of the original black, yellow, and red paint can be seen on the bottom.

     

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    Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China (16097BME) $595

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $505.75.
      H: 12”  W: 5.625”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This charming and rare provincial carving represents the Emperor Zhenwu known as True Warrior or Perfected Warrior who is one of the most revered Chinese Taoist figures, venerated for his military skill and his ability to heal and protect his country. Although he generally sits on a throne with a snake under his right foot and a tortoise under his left, here his left foot rests on the tortoise’s back entwined by a snake. Covered in gilt, he wears a plain official’s robe rather than military garb, and holds a jade belt, a portrayal often mistaken as a simple official. His long black flows down his back, covering and surrounding the rear cavity.

     

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