Planter with a coral carving of the planetary deity Kuixing, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D001375N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Furnisher
- Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Coral
- Description:
Kuixing, also known as Kui Dou Xingjun or Kuixing, is said to be the first of the Big Dipper Seven, and is in charge of the examination and selection of literature. This work, which is based on a jade basin and decorated with flowers and stones, presents the image of a kuixing star standing on the head of a turtle, with waves surging up and down, and a claw fish floating up and down. The Coral Kuixing holds up the Dou shaped constellation with one hand and raises one foot backward, making a dynamic kick and dot Dou shape, which means to start the cultural movement. All kinds of precious materials, with vivid carving and exquisite gold and silver inlaying, together create happy wishes. It is a display with rich images and beautiful decoration in the palace treasures of the Qing Dynasty.
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