Image of the Queen Mother of the West
Item No. 4050
18th - 19th Century, Taoist / Popular Religions, China
Wood
15.75" x 7" x 5.75"
( 40.005 x 17.78 x 14.605 cm)
(H x W x D)
This image represents the Queen Mother of the West seated on a backless throne on a high pedestal. On her head is the characteristic phoenix, now degraded over time which holds back her chignon. She wears a high necked undergarment with decorative collar, tied at the waist attached to a double sash and an over garment with flowing sleeves. Her hands are clasped under a ritualistic cloth, now degraded. Much of the original gilt and red lacquer coating remains, although there is considerable degration and wormage.
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