Gourd-Shaped Case with Pattern of Pig-Faced Creature
The imagery on this bag is taken from the Xiyou ji (The Journey to the West), a Ming-dynasty (1368–1644) text based on the historical pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang (596–664) from China to India for the purpose of bringing back Buddhist scriptures. The boldly rendered, pig-faced creature is Zhu Bajie, one of Xuanzang’s supernatural animal companions, shown here with the rake he uses as a weapon.
Artwork Details
- Title: Gourd-Shaped Case with Pattern of Pig-Faced Creature
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th–19th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk damask
- Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (16.5 x 8.3 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929
- Object Number: 30.75.776
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Unidentified artist Chinese, active mid-12th century
mid-12th century
Attributed to Leng Mei (Chinese, active 1677–1742)
early 18th century
19th century
first half 18th century
early 20th century
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