九九消寒图 Jiǔjiǔ Xiāohán Tú / Figure of 9 * 9 (looking forwards to) cold dispersing
Starting on Zongzhi (the Winter Solstice), people will mark the days one by one. After 9 x 9 days (81 days), the spring will have arrived. There are many ways to mark the days. This year 霖与尘 have presented a drawing of persimmons. Persimmons signify that everything will go well. One could print out the drawing and fill the persimmons one by one from day to day.
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~Vaisravana - Pisha Meng, Guardian of the North. Place: China, Tangut State of Xi -Xia, Khara-Khoto Date: 13th - 14th century
Vaisravana - Pisha Meng, Guardian of the North - Chinese/Tangut
ca. 1200 - 1300 CE
Vaisravana is the name of the chief of the four heavenly kings of Buddhism. He is usually portrayed with a yellow face, an umbrella and occasionally a mongoose or with jewels coming from his own mouth. This piece – I have not been able to find any information regarding this specific piece, or much information regarding the deity depicted here.
