Oriental Gallery

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture. They are said to live on a group of five islands in the Bohai Sea, From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, second half 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown

Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, second half 13th-14th century. Lajvardina Chinese-inspired lotus and peony blossoms adorning the walls of an Ilkhanid palace

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