A drunken immortal in a white robe staggers home, supported by a ghoulish, bony figure in a loincloth. The immortal is not identified by name, but we can easily imagine he might someone from folklore or daoist religious lore like zhong kui, the legendary demon-slayer. Zhong kui was lord of the demons of hell, but they often tried to steal his magical sword and boots, by getting him drunk. In such stories, his demon helpers always ensured he got home safely. — chester beatty library. Object Type: painting. Date: Dated 1503. Place of creation: China during the Ming dynasty. Dimensions: 29.8 × 49.3 cm. Medium: ink and colors on paper. Collection: Shanghai Museum.
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