Thunder and rain gods, one of a pair
Place of Origin
- China
Dateapprox. 1900-1935
MaterialsHide with pigments
DimensionsH. 11 in x W. 15 in; H. 27.9 cm x W. 38.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62D48.96
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsTheatrical Arts
On View
Not on viewThis elaborate pair of figures represents two of the many deities in Chinese popular religion. The god of rain is pouring water from a vase. The thunder god is clearly identified by the multiple drums arranged over his head and the hammer and chisel in his hands.
approx. 1900-1935
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
perhaps 1920-1945
