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![Two distinct registers divide a page in half. At the top, a yellow-orange colored nude jina sits in lotus position upon a three tiered throne [a patterned blue level at the bottom on feet, with an orange section with gold and red decoration and a green level at the top with gold vertical stripes]. He sits against a red background adorned with a pattern of three white dots. The background takes the shape of an elegant cusped arch with a green and white pattern along its outside with a gold pattern at its sides. To the right of the seated figure a nude Digambara monk sits with his legs folded and one knee up on a less elaborate throne with a lota or pot at the corner and a crossed bookstand to the side holding a book with some devanagari writing on it. He raises his right arm and holds his left to his ear.<br />
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A Military God of Wealth, Marshal Zhao, Xuantan
Accession Number
1989/2.139
Title
A Military God of Wealth, Marshal Zhao, Xuantan
Artist(s)
Chinese
Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)
Object Creation Date
20th century
Medium & Support
woodblock print on paper
Dimensions
17 1/2 in x 15 1/8 in (44.5 cm x 38.4 cm);18 3/16 in x 15 7/8 in (46.2 cm x 40.3 cm);17 1/2 in x 15 3/16 in (44.5 cm x 38.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. Hanna
Subject matter
The center figure is Zhao Gongming, a military god of wealth. He is well known for his iron club, and often holds a gold ingot (displayed on the table in this print) that represents good luck. He is commonly shown riding his tiger (in front of the table in this print). The peach on the table represents longevity. Besides being the God of money, Zhao Gongming wards of natural disasters and also functions as a judge who rectifies wrong verdicts. The surrounding men seem to be his servants, facing him and showing respect.
Physical Description
A center figure is dressed in a robe and headdress behind a table. He is holding a staff and is surrounded by four figures, two on each side. They are turned towards him and standing with their hands together. On the table, there is a gold ingot, a vessel, and a peach. Underneath the table, there is a tiger.
Primary Object Classification
Print
Primary Object Type
color print
Collection Area
Asian
Rights
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Keywords
gods
gods (dieties)
good fortune
peach (fruit)
warriors
wealth
1989/2.139
Title
A Military God of Wealth, Marshal Zhao, Xuantan
Artist(s)
Chinese
Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)
Object Creation Date
20th century
Medium & Support
woodblock print on paper
Dimensions
17 1/2 in x 15 1/8 in (44.5 cm x 38.4 cm);18 3/16 in x 15 7/8 in (46.2 cm x 40.3 cm);17 1/2 in x 15 3/16 in (44.5 cm x 38.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. Hanna
Subject matter
The center figure is Zhao Gongming, a military god of wealth. He is well known for his iron club, and often holds a gold ingot (displayed on the table in this print) that represents good luck. He is commonly shown riding his tiger (in front of the table in this print). The peach on the table represents longevity. Besides being the God of money, Zhao Gongming wards of natural disasters and also functions as a judge who rectifies wrong verdicts. The surrounding men seem to be his servants, facing him and showing respect.
Physical Description
A center figure is dressed in a robe and headdress behind a table. He is holding a staff and is surrounded by four figures, two on each side. They are turned towards him and standing with their hands together. On the table, there is a gold ingot, a vessel, and a peach. Underneath the table, there is a tiger.
Primary Object Classification
Primary Object Type
color print
Collection Area
Asian
Rights
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit http://umma.umich.edu/request-image for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.
Keywords
gods
gods (dieties)
good fortune
peach (fruit)
warriors
wealth
