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Painted Panel of Character "Tiger"

호랑이 글자도 [虎字圖]

early 1900s

Korea, Joseon dynasty

(1392–1910)
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Medium
hanging scroll, ink and color on paper; unmounted
Measurements
Overall: 236.5 x 80.3 cm (93 1/8 x 31 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth in memory of Alan Priest 1998.119.1
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This set of four colorful hanging scrolls may have been used in an outdoor Buddhist ritual to evoke heavenly blessings.

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This set of four colorful hanging scrolls may have been used in an outdoor Buddhist ritual to evoke heavenly blessings. Each hanging scroll bears four different character; tiger, dragon, whistle, and recite. Traditionally, tiger and dragon belong to the four directional guards, respectively west and east.
A vertically long paper scroll features vibrant red, blue, and green ink patterns. A bold black character sits inside a red and blue circular medallion below a yellow lotus. Lower, a golden dragon is centered within a red four-lobed frame, densely patterned with clouds. Two phoenixes and a blue, green-maned beast occupy the bottom panels. Ornate red and gold scrolling floral patterns form a wide border against the tan paper.

Painted Panel of Character "Tiger"

early 1900s

Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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