Rice measure with four constellation deities 16th century China This vessel’s shape and pattern identify it as a rare example of a rice measure used in Daoist rituals. On each side is a figure in a Daoist robe with one of four animals (dragon, ox, dog, and goat). These animals represent constellation deities from the set of twenty-eight mansions in Chinese astronomy, which reflect the movement of the moon in a sidereal month. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7372. Rice Measure with Daoist Figures Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the tran
Rice measure with four constellation deities 16th century China This vessel’s shape and pattern identify it as a rare example of a rice measure used in Daoist rituals. On each side is a figure in a Daoist robe with one of four animals (dragon, ox, dog, and goat). These animals represent constellation deities from the set of twenty-eight mansions in Chinese astronomy, which reflect the movement of the moon in a sidereal month. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7372. Rice Measure with Daoist Figures Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Rice measure with four constellation deities 39618
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