Vintage / Antique Chinese Religious Folk Art Wood Carving

  

Asian folk art depicting the legendary Emperor Huang-Di. Sculpture is in excellent condition m. Easuring 8" x 5 1/2".

Huang-Di was the most ancient of five legendary emperors. According to tradition, the Yellow Emperor began ruling in 2697 B.

His long reign was said to be a golden age, and he was honored as a benevolent and wise ruler. Before Huang-Di came to the throne, order and government were unknown in the world.

He introduced systems of government and law to humankind. After ruling for many years, Huang-Di became tired and weak.

He allowed officials to make decisions for him and went to live in a simple hut in the courtyard of his palace. Through fasting, prayer and meditation, he discovered the tao, or way-a belief that leads to an ideal state of being.

The Yellow Emperor contined to rule for many additional years, attempting to bring a state of perfection to his realm. Upon his death he rose into the heavens and became a Xian (or Hsien), an immortal. The item "Vintage / Antique Chinese Religious Folk Art Wood Carving" is in sale since Friday, January 1, 2016.

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1. Primary Material: Wood