Chinese
Ebony Wood Buddha
Zongkai
Judge of Hell
Origin: China. Cira: 20th Century
H 17.5 in.(44cm), W 6.5 in.(17cm), D 5.5 in.(14cm)
Condition: excellent!
In Chinese mythology Zhong Kui (or Shoki as he is known in Japan) is both
the vanquisher of evil spirits and the guardian of the Underworld. Because of
his reputation as a formidable protector his image is painted on household gates
and places where precious goods are stored.
There
is a natural momentum to this Chinese ebony statue. Zhong Kui is captured in action,
the moment before he forcefully commands and vanquishes demons that are his path.
His belly is full and forceful. His beard and face is rendered in deep detail.
Zhong Kui is both man and a god and he brims with vitality and strength. His headdress
flies in action. Below him is a demon carrying a drinking bowl. This masterful,
dynamic statue is in excellent condition. (SD)
Sold
to Private Collection
