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The Jade Emperor: A Sacred Thangka on Rice Paper
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The Jade Emperor: A Sacred Thangka on Rice Paper
This piece on rice paper depicts the Jade Emperor (Yù Huáng or Yù Dì), a central figure in Chinese mythology and traditional religion, portrayed at the heart of the composition surrounded by other figures. Revered as a primordial god and often called Heavenly Grandfather (Tiāngōng), the Jade Emperor holds a vital role in Taoist theology as the assistant to Yuanshi Tianzun, one of the Three Pure Ones. Though thangkas are traditionally associated with Tibetan Buddhism, this artwork blends that scroll-painting style with Taoist themes, illustrating religious reverence through detailed imagery and symbolism. The work reflects the spiritual significance of the Jade Emperor as a divine ruler overseeing heaven and earth.
19 1/2 x 25
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