Door Gods Yu Lei and Shen Tu – Catchers of Evil Spirits and Ghosts (Diptych)
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
This figure is known as the door god, Yu Lei. The Chinese characters on his staff translate to "Yu Lei." The Chinese door gods are worshipped as spiritual guardians of the entrance. They are known for their trustworthiness, strength, and loyalty, and are suposed to keep evil spirits from entering. Door gods normally face each other in pairs because it is considered bad luck to place them back-to-back.
Physical Description:
The left panel of an uncut diptych with an unpainted background. A figure is depicted in a brightly-colored robe of red, blue, green, and yellow, with an ornamented staff featuring Chinese characters. The figure has a red face and a large black beard and moustache. He is facing right.
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