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A Porcelain Figure Of Nezha, Qing Dynasty
SKU:
2150025
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Collectible Introduction
A figure of Nezha sitting on a dragon. Nezha (哪吒) is a Taoist deity whose life story was recorded in the Ming dynasty work “Creations of the Gods” (封神榜) and "Journey to the West" (西游記). His is known as the Central Marshal (中壇元帥) in the Taoist pantheon and also Third Lotus Price by his devotees (蓮花三太子).
The story of Nezha: When Nezha was a child he already processed incredible powers. Once when he bathed at sea, his movement generated strong currents greatly disturbing the East Ocean Dragon's palace. The dragon king's third son was dispatched to check the source of turbulence but ended in a fight with Nezha who eventually killed him. The grieving East Ocean Dragon King rallied the other Three Dragon Kings to seek Li Jing for revenge. Nezha not wanting to create more problems for his family committed suicide. After his death, Nezha who by now had been resurrected by his teacher using lotus roots and given two treasures the fire wheel and fire spear. Nezha is a well-known and popular Taoist deity with temples dedicated to him. He is more commonly present in temple celebrations as the Central Marshal of the celestial army. He is also very popular with devotees as Nezha, Third Lotus Prince. His spirit medium can manifest in various forms and the temple will dress him in appropriate attire; childlike clothes, with lotus designs for the Third Lotus Price manifest and martial wear as the Central Marshal.
21.2 cm (h)
Related Auction Record
In 20-21/01/2017 Sotheby's New York Auction, a similar famille-rose figural candlestick was sold for US$2,250.- (Lot. 4138)
Ref: http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/collection-of-joan-oestreich-kend-n09607/lot.4138.html
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A figure of Nezha sitting on a dragon. Nezha (哪吒) is a Taoist deity whose life story was recorded in the Ming dynasty work “Creations of the Gods” (封神榜) and "Journey to the West" (西游記). His is known as the Central Marshal (中壇元帥) in the Taoist pantheon and also Third Lotus Price by his devotees (蓮花三太子).
The story of Nezha: When Nezha was a child he already processed incredible powers. Once when he bathed at sea, his movement generated strong currents greatly disturbing the East Ocean Dragon's palace. The dragon king's third son was dispatched to check the source of turbulence but ended in a fight with Nezha who eventually killed him. The grieving East Ocean Dragon King rallied the other Three Dragon Kings to seek Li Jing for revenge. Nezha not wanting to create more problems for his family committed suicide. After his death, Nezha who by now had been resurrected by his teacher using lotus roots and given two treasures the fire wheel and fire spear. Nezha is a well-known and popular Taoist deity with temples dedicated to him. He is more commonly present in temple celebrations as the Central Marshal of the celestial army. He is also very popular with devotees as Nezha, Third Lotus Prince. His spirit medium can manifest in various forms and the temple will dress him in appropriate attire; childlike clothes, with lotus designs for the Third Lotus Price manifest and martial wear as the Central Marshal.
21.2 cm (h)
Related Auction Record
In 20-21/01/2017 Sotheby's New York Auction, a similar famille-rose figural candlestick was sold for US$2,250.- (Lot. 4138)
Ref: http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/collection-of-joan-oestreich-kend-n09607/lot.4138.html
To Buy, Reserve or View The Collectible
If you are interested in buying, reserving or viewing this collectible, please fill in the booking form or send email to [email protected] with SKU No. of the collectible and your contacts, we will contact you shortly.