Figure of the God of North
Late Qing (Ching) Dynasty
Wood, pigments
The Lord of the North Cardinal Point was associated with the serpent and the tortoise — and both can be seen on his clothes.
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Figure of the God of North The Lord of the North Cardinal Point was associated with the serpent and the tortoise — and both can be seen on his clothes. |
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