Jade Emperor

NamePainting

Artist Zhao Rong Fang

CultureRed Yao

DateMay 10, 1899

Place madeGuangxi Province, China, East Asia, Asia

MediumMulberry paper, natural pigment, fiber cord, bamboo

Dimensions46 15/16 × 16 7/8 in. (119.2 × 42.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2014.46.1

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2014.46.1

DescriptionThe emperor is in the middle of the painting wearing gold and red garment. A halo of yellow, green, and red is around the head of the emperor. A fiery element is around the emperor. Two men beneath the emperor are standing and facing left (from our point of view). Spiral elements are present along the borders of the painting, and three circles of spirals are at the top of the painting. Three Chinese characters are on the back of the painting.