File:Zhong Kui, xylograph, late 19th or early 20th century.jpg
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This depicts the demon queller Zhong Kui (鍾馗) with five bats representing the five blessings (五福) and five other creatures. |
Date | Late 19th - early 20th century |
Medium | Xylograph on Chinese paper |
Dimensions | 63x28,5 cm |
Collection | The State Hermitage Museum |
Accession number |
ЛТ-2164 |
Place of creation | China |
References | [1]. Saint Petersburg: The State Hermitage Museum. |
Source/Photographer | [2]. Saint Petersburg: The State Hermitage Museum. |
Extra notes InfoField | Zhong Kui's image is often invoked to bring fortune and ward off harm. In Chinese culture, five bats represent the five blessings: a long life, riches, health, love of virtue, and a natural death. Zhong Kui is sometimes seen waving his sword at the five bats, which symbolizes that these fortunes are brought down to someone as recipient. In addition, he is also charged with warding off of the five noxious creatures. Reference: Eberhard, Wolfram (1986). Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought. ISBN 0-415-00228-1 |
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Annotations InfoField | This image is annotated: View the annotations at Commons |
Zhong Kui (鍾馗)
Five Blessings (五福)
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