Lot n° 79
Estimation :
600 - 800
EUR
Large painting on paper pasted on canvas depicting a purgato - Lot 79
Large painting on paper pasted on canvas depicting a purgatory scene presided over by one of the ten kings (Shiwang) of the ten hells 地獄 (Diyu). The seated figure accompanied by his retinue, including an attendant recording the judgment pronounced. The lower part showing the sentence, carried out by two demons impaling the bodies of the damned on thorn trees. The painting is embellished at bottom right with a three-column inscription stating that "the good deeds of believers are revealed".
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century.
Dimensions: 154x98 cm.
(Damage, restoration and missing parts).
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