Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Leaf 23

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Album, ink on paper

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

These six Daoist deities all carry plaques inscribed with their names. This group of six is the first set of half-officers, ranging from the first to the sixth month of the cycle. Album leaf 24 continues the series with the officers for the seventh through the twelfth months.

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