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Wu Daozi吴道子

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A painter who, by imperial decree, depicted the true likeness of the Bodhisattva.

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Wu Daozi, and the people around them.

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Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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  1. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

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    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tangsummon for audienceWu Daozi
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    1. 遂宣召那最善图画的吴道子来

      summon for audience · Romance of Sui and Tang, 089

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    • Wu Daozisummon into attendanceEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
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    1. 玄宗知其名,召入供奉

      summon into attendance · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 画三

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  3. Literature / legend

    Journey to the West

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Wu DaoziWu DaoziEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
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Sources: Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 夜叉一; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 水族一; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 画三; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 画五; Journey to the West, ch. 12; Romance of Sui and Tang, 089

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