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Defeat Star, Ruan Xiaoqi, nickname "Living King Yama

Liu Xiaoping2000-2004

Huaren Contemporary Art Museum

Huaren Contemporary Art Museum
Chongqing, China

Ruan Xiaoqi is a man with an unusual appearance. He has bulging eyes, pale yellow whiskers and dark patches on his skin that makes him seem as though he is a bronze statue. He bears a resemblance to King Yama and is thus nicknamed "Living King Yama". Ruan Xiaoqi is one of the leaders of the Liangshan navy. After the victory over Fang La, he is dismissed by Emperor Huizong, then he goes home and leads a happy life until his death at the age of 70.

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  • Title: Defeat Star, Ruan Xiaoqi, nickname "Living King Yama
  • Creator: Liu Xiaoping
  • Date: 2000-2004
  • Type: Root Carving
  • Physical Format: Length: 32cm Width: 30cm Height: 104cm
  • Medium: Fossilized Wood
  • Artist's Nationality: China
  • Artist's Gender: Male
  • Artist's Dates: 1970.02-
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