Anonymous (19th/20th century)


Two Water Ritual paintings mounted as a folding screenEach panel displaying two groups of colorfully and elaborately attired celestial warriors and officials surrounded by puffs of clouds and smoke beneath the fluttering banner of a boy acolyte identifying them as various Daoist, Buddhist, and popular/folk protector deities and their retinue (wear); now glued down on a two panel Japanese-style screen. 52 1/4in (133cm) height of image exclusive of mount 68 1/2in (174cm) total height of screen