DepartmentAsia
Celestial Master Li
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 7/8 × 16 3/4 in. (119 × 42.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2014.46.3
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2014.46.3
DescriptionA man is standing in the middle wearing black and red garment while holding a figure with Chinese characters inscribed on it. On the top right side of the painting is a vertically long figure with black top and yellow part beneath it with four Chinese characters written on that yellow part. On left bottom of the painting is a red animal with a shell resembling that of a turtle. On the right bottom of the painting is a gray animal resembling a snake with the tip of its tale bitten by the red animal just mentioned. Spiral elements are on the borders of the painting. Three circles of spiral elements are at the top of the painting. On the back of the painting are three Chinese characters.
