Department:
The Museum Proper
Replica or Original:
Not a Replica
On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:
On Display
Primary Material:
Albumen
Medium:
Shiwan Ceramics
Dimensions:
8.5" x 8" x 16"
Classification/Category:
Furnishings
Specific Classification:
Figurine
Notable Signatures,
Inscriptions, and/or Markings:
Donated by:
Donated by the Fok Ying Tung Foundation
Accession Number
1993.022.002
Artifact Date:
Unknown
Unknown
Artifact Era/Dynasty:
Unknown
Creator:
Chinese
Creator Ancestry:
Zhong Kui is infamously depicted by Shiwan sculptors. Zhong Kui is a diety prominent in Chinese folklore and is also referred to as the "demon hunter". As the ancient story goes, Emperor Tang Xuan Zong dreamed that Zhong Kui had ferociously captured and exorcised all the evil spirits which had been annoying the Emperor. As a mortal, Zhong Kui failed the imperial exams that would've allowed him to become a military officer. Zhong Kui was "stripped of all honors" due to the fact that he was ugly. As a result, Zhong Kui ended his life after repeatedly smashing into the imperial gates. Thus, in his afterlife, he was distinguished for his ability to protect the emporer and living beings.
Artifact Date:
Unknown
Artifact Era/Dynasty:
Unknown
Creator:
Unknown
Creator Ancestory:
Chinese
Catalogue Entry
Online References:
Hamilton, Mae. 'Zhong Kui": https://mythopedia.com/chinese-mythology/gods/zhong-kui/
Department:
The Museum Proper
On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:
On Display
Replica or Original:
Not a Replica
A Shiwan Ceramic statue depicting Chinese Deity Zhong Kui in red glaze.
一個用紅釉描繪了中國神祗鍾馗的石灣陶瓷雕像。
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Classification/Category:
Furnishings
Specific Classification:
Figurine
Notable Signatures,
Inscriptions, and/or Markings: