Large Pair of Mid C19th Finely-painted Chinese Watercolours Depicting Menshen or Door Gods .

Large pair of mid C19th finely-painted Chinese watercolours depicting Menshen or door gods .

Skilfully executed pair of large scale Chinese watercolours on paper of martial door or gate gods , traditionally conceived to be hung at the entrances of buildings to protect from evil spirits and influences.

First used in the ancient Chinese Han Dynasty , these type of pictures depicting venerated and deified fiercely armed Generals , were used to ward off evil spirits and encourage positive influences . This pair probably portraying the images of Qin Quiong and Yuchi Gong , two Generals appointed by the Han emperor Taizong as his personal guardians.

In excellent original condition, with vibrant , strong colours and intricate details to the painting . Later mounted within moulded black and gilt ‘Hogarth’ style frames , the versos bearing the paper label of the esteemed London gallery of “Henry Sotheran Ltd . London W1”

Highly decorative pair of exotic Chinese watercolours having a fascinating historical significance and purpose.

H 37”

W 21”

D 1”

China c.1870

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