Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior), Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven
| Title | Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior), Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven |
|---|---|
| Artist | Chen Yanqing （陳彥清） Chinese |
| Date | Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengtong period (1435–1449), dated 1439 15th century |
| Medium | Gilt bronze |
| Classification | bronze |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Robert Sonnenschein II |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior), Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven” is a work by Chen Yanqing （陳彥清） Chinese, dated Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengtong period (1435–1449), dated 1439. It is executed in gilt bronze and classified as bronze. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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