Title
Jigong
Year/Period
Around 2017
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 45.5 x 27.5 x 7.0 cm
Accession No.
2023-00260
Collection of
This figure of the deified Buddhist monk Jigong is an example of the type of decoration that was applied onto the body of large joss sticks. Here, Jigong is depicted in a lively manner with his primary attributes: a palm leaf fan and a wine gourd. His assistance to the poor, sense of compassion and eccentricities made him a popular figure in Chinese culture.
