Rubbing
85-37-52
From: China | Sichuan | Leshan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 85-37-52 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China | Sichuan | Leshan |
| Date Made | 1930's |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Ink | Rice Paper |
| Iconography | Sheng | Xiwangmu |
| Description | Sheng, from Leshan. Upon inspection of a clear depiction of Xiwangmu such as the one seen in 85-37-57, one will note that the headgear which she wears consists of two of these shapes, one on either side of her head. This type of head gear, known as a sheng 勝, is attested to in the literature. Different styles of sheng are associated with different auspicious or inauspicious occurrences. These are often found on pillars within the tombs just below the brackets which connect to the ceiling.Black ink on rice paper. From Han tomb reliefs. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Anneliese Gutkind-Bulling, 1985 |
| Other Number | 55 - Other Number |
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