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The Ten Kings of the Underworld
The Ten Kings of the Underworld
The Ten Kings of the Underworld
DepartmentAsia

The Ten Kings of the Underworld

NamePainting
Artist Zhao Rong Fang
CultureRed Yao
DateMay 10, 1899
Place madeGuangxi Province, China, East Asia, Asia
MediumMulberry paper, natural pigment, fiber cord, bamboo
Dimensions47 1/4 × 17 15/16 in. (120 × 45.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2014.53.1
Terms
  • value (economic concept)
Object numberFA.2014.53.1
DescriptionThere are three vertical columns and five horizontal rows of square images. Each square depicts a scene with figures inside. There are three large spiral elements at the top, and two green semi-circles at the bottom. Beneath the semi-circles are spiral elements and red and black wave-like motifs are around the borders of the painting.
Celestial Master Li
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
Yen Si, The Jade Pure One
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
Jade Emperor
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
The Ancestors
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
Celestial Master Chang
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
The Master of Saints (Seng Tsiou)
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
Leng Pu, The Supreme Pure One
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
To Ta, The Grand Pure One
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
Marshal Chao
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899
Major Hoi Fan
Zhao Rong Fang
May 10, 1899