"Dragon Bridge of the Great Tao"
20. Jahrhundert | Christian Schneller
The theme of the journey from one world to another plays an important role in Taoist ceremonies. The soul travels across the "Dragon Bridge of the Great Tao" to heaven and to the gods. The depiction represents both the traveler with his companions and the gods residing in heaven with their followers, who welcome him to the world beyond.
The theme of the journey from one world to another plays an important role in Taoist ceremonies. The soul travels across the "Dragon Bridge of the Great Tao" to heaven and to the gods. The depiction represents both the traveler with his companions and the gods residing in heaven with their followers, who welcome him to the world beyond.
Collector:
Christian Schneller (geb. 1948, München) DNB
Time:
20. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Kultbild
Culture
Yao/Thailand
Material/technology:
Papier
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
159073
