"Jixiang Min Shen"

Author: Li Yinghao
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: This book is divided into three parts: The first part primarily discusses folk deities such as Fu (Fortune), Lu (Longevity), Shou (Happiness), and Xi (Auspiciousness); the second part extensively covers guardian deities like Door Gods, Guandi (Guan Yu), the Eight Immortals, and other celestial and Buddhist figures; the third part introduces the principles of collecting and preserving these deities.
Introduction to Fengxianglingshen (Deities of Fortune and Happiness): Chinese folk culture is rich with various deities and spirits, and generations of artisans have created countless artworks inspired by them, forming a vast treasure trove for collectors. Li Yinghao, with over three decades of experience in collecting and appreciating these artifacts, has conducted thorough research on their origins, legends, and symbolic meanings, culminating in this book.
The book is divided into three parts: The first part primarily discusses folk deities such as Fu (Fortune), Lu (Longevity), Shou (Happiness), and Xi (Auspiciousness); the second part extensively covers guardian deities like Door Gods, Zhong Kui, Guandi (Guan Yu), and the Eight Immortals; the third part introduces the principles of collecting and preserving these deities. The content is rich, engaging, and highly practical and appreciable.
Fengxianglingshen includes over 360 exquisite pieces, featuring deities such as the God of Wealth, Guandi (Guan Yu), the Three Stars of Fortune (Fu, Lu, Shou), Huang Da Xian (Yellow Emperor), the Goddess of the Sea, the Two Auspicious Immortals, the Eight Immortals, the Laughing Buddha, Door Gods, Zhong Kui, Wenchang Dijun (Emperor of Literature), the Kitchen God, the Horse God, the Northern Emperor, Lu Ban, Guanyin (Avalokite?vara), and E Hui (Hai E). All items are full-color and meticulously printed.
Fortune, Longevity, Wealth, and Happiness—year-round auspiciousness.
Protect homes, ward off evil—collect and preserve.
The deities of fortune and happiness, deeply rooted in folk culture, have long been believed by many to bring blessings, longevity, wealth, protection from evil, peace of mind, home safeguarding, disaster warding, exorcism of spirits, and alignment with national psychology. The placement and cleaning methods of these deity images are particularly ().
Exquisite pieces from the Ming, Qing dynasties, and even earlier periods, such as jade carvings, Shoushan stone carvings, pottery sculptures, porcelain sculptures, gold-plated bronze, bamboo carvings, woodcuts, ivory carvings, embroidery, paintings, and woodblock New Year prints, hold significant value for collection and preservation.
Li Yinghao, with decades of collecting experience, not only provides fascinating insights into the origins, legends, and symbolic meanings of these deities but also offers concise tips for collecting, preserving, and cleaning them, making it an invaluable reference.
With over 360 diverse treasures, Fengxianglingshen is a visual delight and an essential guide for collecting and placing folk deity images.