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Framed Print of Malaysia / China: Carving of the god Nezha
Malaysia / China: Carving of the god Nezha, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut. Photo by Anandajoti (CC BY 2.0). Nezha is a protection deity in Chinese folk religion, with various titles to his name, such as Marshall of the Central Altar and Third Lotus Prince'. Nezha is often portrayed as a young androgynous boy, wielding the Fire-Tipped Spear and the Universe Ring, as well as riding through the sky on two fiery wheels, known as the Wind Fire Wheels Nezha is a protection deity in Chinese folk religion, with various titles to his name, such as Marshall of the Central Altar and Third Lotus Prince'. Nezha is often portrayed as a young androgynous boy, wielding the Fire-Tipped Spear and the Universe Ring, as well as riding through the sky on two fiery wheels, known as the Wind Fire Wheels'. According to the Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi, Nezha was born during the Shang Dynasty, to Commander Jing Li Jing and Lady Yin, who gave birth to a ball of flesh after carrying him for three years and six months. Li Jing, thinking she had given birth to a demon, attacked the ball with his sword, which split open to reveal Nezha as a boy rather than an infant, immediately able to walk and talk. Nezha has become a popular character in Chinese folk religion and writing, with various stories attibuted to him, as well as appearing in novels such as Fengshen Yanyi and Journey to the West'. He is regarded as a tutelary god for many professional drivers, with trucks, taxis and sightseeing bus drivers sometimes having a statue of him in their vehicles to protect them. © Pictures From History, CPA Media Pte Ltd
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.3cm x 24.4cm (5.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
