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Dragon King of the Eastern sea and his carp minister
Early twentieth century
CAFA Art Museum
Beijing, China
Monk Fahai imprisoned the White Snake's (Bai Suzhen) husband Xu Xian in Jinshan Temple in order to stop their marriage. When the White Snake arrived at the temple with her maid Green Snake to save Xu Xian, Fahai called heavenly soldiers to fight with them. The White Snake got angry and asked the Dragon King of the Eastern sea for help, then he sent a troop of sea goblins and flooded the temple.
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Details
- Title: Dragon King of the Eastern sea and his carp minister
- Date Created: Early twentieth century
- Location Created: Guanzhong, Shaanxi, China
- Rights: Private collection
- Medium: Yellow cowhide
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