© 2007 Chong En Cao
Xuan Wu, original cast bronze sculpture by Cao Chong En (2007) Sculpture by Chong En Cao
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- Dimensions Height 6.3in, Width 5.9in
- Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
- Categories Sculptures under $20,000
Cao Chong En is famous for his Buddhist and Taoist sculptures, and he has done all (over 100) of the sculptures for a famous temple in Chaozhou, called Xuan Wu Shan (Yuan Shan temple), built in 1127 A.D., and this is a smaller version of one of those sculptures. He is the Taoist deity, Xuan Wu, for whom the temple is named, and he is the patron saint [...]
Cao Chong En is famous for his Buddhist and Taoist sculptures, and he has done all (over 100) of the sculptures for a famous temple in Chaozhou, called Xuan Wu Shan (Yuan Shan temple), built in 1127 A.D., and this is a smaller version of one of those sculptures. He is the Taoist deity, Xuan Wu, for whom the temple is named, and he is the patron saint of the Cantonese people.
In this sculpture, the Xuan Wu is seated in a dragon throne with a snake under one foot and a turtle under the other; two dragons are on the back of the throne, and dragon heads are at the tips of the back and on the ends of the arms of the throne. The dragon theme is continued in his armor and dress. The details in his armor and his throne are exquisite.
Cao makes very few smaller sculptures, as he is always so busy making larger ones, and this one is a great piece to collect.
In this sculpture, the Xuan Wu is seated in a dragon throne with a snake under one foot and a turtle under the other; two dragons are on the back of the throne, and dragon heads are at the tips of the back and on the ends of the arms of the throne. The dragon theme is continued in his armor and dress. The details in his armor and his throne are exquisite.
Cao makes very few smaller sculptures, as he is always so busy making larger ones, and this one is a great piece to collect.
