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This statue has a unique and elegant design, with a closed mouth and a drooping abdomen. The two sides below the mouth of the statue are adorned with deer heads, and the abdomen is decorated with Tangka and Shakyamuni Buddha as the main theme, with floral patterns in gold. The visual conception is rigorous, the decorative layout is compact, and the painting strokes are delicate, making it a masterpiece in the early Qing Dynasty. Zun is a product that emerged in the Bronze Age. In ancient times, it was not only a ceremonial vessel, but also an important tool for hall worship and display. Throughout history, Zun has been highly valued by people. After the Bronze Age, Zun made further improvements to its original system, especially in the Song Dynasty when it was replaced by porcelain materials instead of bronze casting. It still retains its former charm. Tangka holds an extremely prestigious position in the hearts of Tibetan and Tibetan Buddhist believers, and almost every household has various forms and images of Tangka. Tangka, like the Dharma, should strictly depict the images of Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Tara according to the scale and proportion specified in the Buddhist scriptures, and be blessed by teachers or monks before being enshrined! For Tibetan Buddhist monks and practitioners, thangka is an essential part of their practice. Worshiping thangka can bring merit, eliminate various ignorance and afflictions, awaken to the reality of reincarnation, and achieve fundamental liberation. At the same time, one should also observe and practice by watching thangkas. Compared to other types of porcelain, the production of porcelain figurines is relatively low, and they are mostly used as furnishings for the royal family. The production, decoration, and firing techniques are also very particular. After entering the Qing Dynasty, there were significant changes in the shape of porcelain statues, especially the deer head, cow head, and sheep head statues produced during the Yongzheng and Qianlong periods; In terms of decoration and painting, there are both blue and white, as well as pink and underglaze red, with different decorative themes. The Tangka Deer Head Zun is extremely rare for royal use and has higher collection value.