Taoism Collection (page 3)

Mirror with Images of Purity and Immortality: Mount Penglai, Boya Playing the Qin (Zither), Lotus Pond, and Dancing Phoenix, Tang dynasty (618-907), 8th century

Bowl with God of Longevity (Shoulao) and Eight Daoist Immortals, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1572-1620)

A painting of Daoist immortal Huang Chuping (Jp: Ko Shohei), 1823. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
A painting of Daoist immortal Huang Chuping (Jp: Ko Shohei), 1823

Miniature Mountain with Shoulao (God of Longevity)... Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Miniature Mountain with Shoulao (God of Longevity), the Eight Daoist Immortals, Scholars on Horseback, Monkey with Peach, and Deer with Mushroom of Immortality, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Sovereign of the Clouds of Dawn (Bixia Yuanjun), Ming dynasty (1368-1644), late 14th/15th century

Dinner Plate, 1796 / 1810. Creator: Unknown
Dinner Plate, 1796/1810. Chinese landscape encircled by depictions of the eight Chinese Immortals of the Taoist religion, with entwined gold initials DW/MC

Vestment (For a Second-degree Taoist Priest), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1801 / 50
Vestment (For a Second-degree Taoist Priest), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1801/50

Vestment (For a First-degree Taoist Priest), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1825 / 75
Vestment (For a First-degree Taoist Priest), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1825/75

Lunette, Tang dynasty, middle 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Lunette, Tang dynasty, middle 8th century

Ritual disk (bi), Qing dynasty, 1736 to 1911. Creator: Unknown
Ritual disk (bi), Qing dynasty, 1736 to 1911

Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

The Immortal Ma Gu with a Deer, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Immortal Ma Gu with a Deer, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Xie Sheng

Landscape with Daoist immortals in the mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Copy after Qiu Ying. Formerly attributed to Wang Zhenpeng

The Pilgrimage of Sudhana, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Sui Chanshi
The Pilgrimage of Sudhana, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

The Chinese Taoist Immortals, Han-shan and Shih-te (Kanzan and Jittoku), Meiji era, 1886

The Immortal Ge Changgeng sitting on his Three-legged Toad
CH96352 The Immortal Ge Changgeng sitting on his Three-legged Toad, 1506-10 (ink and colour on paper) by Yin, Tang (1470-1523); 109x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tall White Devil (engraving)
3654662 Tall White Devil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tall White Devil. Illustration for Primitive Religions by G T Battany (Ward Lock)

Bringing back the Soul of a Sick Man into His Clothes on the Bamboo (engraving)
3654661 Bringing back the Soul of a Sick Man into His Clothes on the Bamboo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrifice to God of Kitchen (engraving)
3654659 Sacrifice to God of Kitchen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice to God of Kitchen)

Kwan-Ti, God of War (engraving)
3654658 Kwan-Ti, God of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kwan-Ti, God of War)

Taoist Priest, Tali (engraving)
3654653 Taoist Priest, Tali (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taoist Priest, Tali)

Laozi, ancient Chinese Philosopher, on a water buffalo (engraving)
3647832 Laozi, ancient Chinese Philosopher, on a water buffalo (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laozi (c604-531 BC), ancient Chinese Philosopher

Marshal Wang, 1542 (ink and color on silk)
5054687 Marshal Wang, 1542 (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); length: 98.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Marshal Wang)

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711110 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Pa-Kua symbol, showing the symbols for the Eight Changes
CHT265553 The Pa-Kua symbol, showing the symbols for the Eight Changes, the Trigrams and Yin and Yang (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Grand Lama and Lama Lao-Tseu (?) visiting the court of Beijing - engraving, 19th century
LSE4099282 Grand Lama and Lama Lao-Tseu (?) visiting the court of Beijing - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Two Lohans, c. 1480 (Ink and transparent watercolour on paper)
6176510 Two Lohans, c.1480 (Ink and transparent watercolour on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 34.5x23.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Numinous Treasure Emissaries, from a Buddhist Land and Water Ritual Set (ink
882161 Numinous Treasure Emissaries, from a Buddhist Land and Water Ritual Set (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Chinese School (16th century); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Portrait of a woman in white: Lu Meiniang (ink and colour on silk)
FSG325270 Portrait of a woman in white: Lu Meiniang (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 198.1x58.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Xuanwu, God of the North, c. 1500 (ink and colour on silk)
FSG325335 Xuanwu, God of the North, c.1500 (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 57.6x46.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A Taoist in China, c. 1785 (w / c on paper)
CHT186279 A Taoist in China, c.1785 (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Chinese, out of copyright

Wayside Taoist shrine in the countryside, from Costume dei
468640 Wayside Taoist shrine in the countryside, from Costume dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School

God of Thieves (engraving)
3654683 God of Thieves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: God of Thieves. Illustration for Primitive Religions by G T Battany (Ward Lock)

Ma-Chu, Goddess of Sailors, and Her Two Assistants (engraving)
3654657 Ma-Chu, Goddess of Sailors, and Her Two Assistants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ma-Chu, Goddess of Sailors, and Her Two Assistants)

Four Captive Demons, 1470-1500 (w / c and gold on silk)
3493029 Four Captive Demons, 1470-1500 (w/c and gold on silk) by Persian School, (15th century); 34x20.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Possibly by Muhammad Siyah Qalam)

Turning around the Bridge Ladder (engraving)
3655940 Turning around the Bridge Ladder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turning around the Bridge Ladder)

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Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy and religion, encompasses a rich tapestry of beliefs and practices, and is deeply rooted in the principles of balance, harmony, and the pursuit of inner peace. One can catch a glimpse of Taoist spirituality through various cultural artifacts scattered across time and space. The enigmatic image of The Kitchen-God from 1922 captures the mystique surrounding this tradition's deities. Its unknown creator skillfully portrays a divine figure associated with domestic affairs, symbolizing blessings upon households. The teachings of Lao-Tse, Confucius, and Buddha have also influenced Taoism over centuries. These great thinkers shaped its philosophical underpinnings while emphasizing compassion, wisdom, and self-realization. In Southeast Asia's Thian Hock Keng Taoist temple stands Mazu sea goddess—a revered deity believed to protect seafarers. This sacred site in Singapore serves as a testament to Taoism's enduring presence throughout the region. Further south lies Cebu City in the Philippines where another Taoist temple stands tall—its vibrant colors reflecting devotion to spiritual enlightenment amidst bustling city life. The iconic Yin Yang symbol embodies one of Taoism's fundamental concepts—the harmonious interplay between opposing forces such as light and dark or masculine and feminine energies—an eternal dance that maintains cosmic equilibrium. Delving deeper into its mystical aspects reveals Chinese eroticism depicted in Sou Nu King—a treatise on sexual initiation dating back to the 4th century A. D. Within these pages lies an exploration of sensuality intertwined with spiritual growth—an embodiment of Taoist beliefs regarding physical intimacy as a path towards transcendence. Xuan Wu (Tran Vu), a bronze statue residing within Quan Thanh Temple in Ba Dinh District exudes strength and protection—a representation of one aspect within the pantheon worshipped by followers seeking guidance along their spiritual journey.