9 Chinese Yao Ceremonial Temple Scroll Paintings
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Description
Nine (9) Chinese Yao ceremonial temple watercolor and gouache scroll paintings, some with gold leaf highlights, including one (1) depicting an elderly man surrounded by a flaming halo with two smaller haloed figures before him;one (1) depicting a larger figure, possibly a demon, brandishing an axe with two smaller guards before him; one (1) depicting a haloed man riding a dragon; one (1) depicting two larger male figures, both haloed, one with a flaming halo, surrounded by smaller figures engaged in various activities; one (1) depicting an elderly man surrounded by a flaming halo holding a flower and Chinese prayer slips affixed to him, with two smaller haloed figures before him; one (1) depicting an elderly man surrounded by a flaming halo with two smaller haloed figures before him; one (1) depicting two larger male figures, both haloed, one with a flaming halo, surrounded by smaller figures engaged in various activities; one (1) depicting a man on horseback holding a sword, his helmet surrounded by a flaming halo; and one (1) depicting an man surrounded by a flaming halo and Chinese prayer slips affixed to him, with two smaller haloed figures before him, all surrounded by decorative scrolling borders. Black Chinese characters, en verso. All with top string loops for hanging. Approximately 44 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. All items 19th century.
Condition
All items in overall good condition with holes, general wear, fading, dampstaining, and tears, largest 1 3/4" x 8", to be expected from age and manner of use.
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9 Chinese Yao Ceremonial Temple Scroll Paintings
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