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Statue of Saint Huyen Thien Dai De (Bac De Tran Vu)
Statue of Saint Huyen Thien Dai De (Bac De Tran Vu)
Artist : Anonymous

Model : Tortue

Date : near 1719

Material : Painted wood
UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1999

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Sculpture (Statue)

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Hoi An (Vietnam)



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The pagoda is dedicated to Saint Huyen Thien Dai De (Bac De Tran Vu), of Chinese origin. His statue has pride of place on the altar, in a majectic posture, one foot on the back of a tortoise, his arms crossed on his chest. The pagoda is dedicated to him because, according to the legend, this Saint overcame a monster and protected the inhabitants from plagues.
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