CHINESE WATERCOLOR, KING DUSHI OF THE UNDERWORLD
19th c. or earlier; King Dushi (or Dushiwang) of the 9th Hall of the Underworld;
watercolor on paper (laid down); image 37 by 32 in.; framed under plexi 47 by 41.5 in.
From a Cambridge, Massachusetts home.
The ninth court, part of a ten court system, is the Great Hell of Heat and Suffering where dead who have brought suffering to their family are judged whether to go to Hell or be reincarnated.
Two vertical splits in at dragon; overall smaller splits.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
NOTE: We cannot approve bidders during the auction. Please register as soon as possible.
Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.
Lot 136 : CHINESE WATERCOLOR, KING DUSHI OF THE UNDERWORLD
Click on image to enlarge, then click on right or left side of image to view slideshow.