Accession Number
1983/2.134

Title
Yao Ritual Scroll

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century - mid 20th century

Medium & Support
hanging scroll, ink and color on cotton

Dimensions
46 7/16 in. x 19 11/16 in. ( 118 cm x 50 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bass of Kabaco Tools, Inc.

Label copy

This painting shows Marshal Deng accompanied, like Marshall Zhao, by Marshals Ma and Zhang. The two paintings would have been hung together to protect ceremonies against evil spirits. Marshal Deng is depicted with his characteristic features: blue-green skin, three eyes, a nose and feet like a falcon’s, wings sprouting from his shoulders, and a hatchet and dagger-like object to combat evil. The colorful whorls that fill the negative space are one of the characteristics of the Ming style of Yao painting. 

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Primary Object Type
hanging scroll

Additional Object Classification(s)
Ritual Object

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Creatures
Demons
Figures
Rites and Rituals
warriors