| | Emperor Guan [China] (2001.442) | Object Page | Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01) |
 | | Guan Yu (died 219 A.D.), a warrior of the late Han dynasty (206 B.C.220 A.D.) renowned for his valor and faithfulness, was later venerated as a saint in the Daoist pantheon. |
 | | In this image, Emperor Guan is shown descending from the heavens with two attendants. |
 | | The painting, which comes from a set of religious images used in the "water and land" rituala Buddhist ceremony conducted for the salvation of "all the souls on land and sea"is distinguished by its high level of craftsmanship, intricate detail, and lavish use of precious mineral pigments. |
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