【Original Series】
Size Specification
●Painting Core: 54.33 × 27.17 in (138 × 69 cm)
●Traditional hanging scroll mounting: 78.74 × 31.50 in (200× 80cm)
Title:
Zhong Kui: Welcoming Blessings引福归堂
Description:
This is an original hand-painted Chinese painting of Zhong Kui, the revered upright guardian.
Zhong Kui strides forward boldly, holding a fan in hand, welcoming blessings and auspicious fortune into the home. The artwork symbolizes household protection, peace, prosperity and good fortune.
His striking red robe is painted with ground raw cinnabar ore. In Eastern culture, cinnabar carries profound symbolic meaning: it represents purity, positive energy and auspiciousness, cherished since ancient times. When viewed closely, fine mineral sparkles can be seen within the pigment, creating a unique textured glow that synthetic pigments cannot replicate.
Inscribed poetry on the painting:
碧霄灵蝠寻道至，满堂嘉祉自天长。
Flying spirit bats arrive from the azure sky in pursuit of the Dao;
Blessings fill the hall, lasting endlessly as heaven and earth.
Spirit bats are the classic Chinese symbol of blessings. This composition carries the timeless auspicious meaning of ushering blessings into the home.
Complimentary international shipping and corresponding shipping insurance are included with this artwork purchase.
Please kindly note: this listing covers only the main painting Blessing Guardian Zhong Kui. The decorative couplets shown on both sides in photos are for display purpose only and not included.
