Chen Wu, The Perfected Warrior, late 17th century, 10 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 4in. ( x x ), Stoneware with polychrome glazes, China, 17th century, During the Northern Sung dynasty (960-1126), the god Hsuan-wu (Dark Warrior) was transformed into Chen-wu, the perfected warrior. Chen-wu was associated with a powerful group of Taoist celestial marshals known as the Four Saints. These gods were perceived as spirit-guardians of the Taoist faith. Small ceramic sculptures such as this were typically used in domestic settings

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