Painting of the Four Palaces

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOUR PAINTINGS OF THE COMMUNAL COUNTRY Material: Lacquer carving - Size: 82 x 102 cm Adapted from the Hang Trong folk painting The Four Palaces or Four Palaces is a belief within the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship. The Four Palaces include: Thien Phu (heaven): the first mother (Mother of the Upper Heaven) governs the sky, masters the powers of clouds, rain, wind, storms, thunder and lightning. Nhac Phu (mountainous and forest areas): the second mother (Mother of the Upper Mountains) looks after the mountains and forests, bestows wealth on all living beings. Thuy Phu (river and water areas): the third mother (Mother of the Water) governs the river and water areas, helping with rice cultivation and fishing. Dia Phu (earth and water areas): the fourth mother (Mother of the Earth) manages the land, which is the source of all life. The painting "Tu Phu Cong Dong" hung in the house in a solemn position will help the homeowner be protected, have a mind free of worries, a body free of illness, and have smooth luck. The Mother Goddesses, the Gentlemen, the Officials, the Ladies, and the Boys will bless the homeowner with prosperity, good health, everything going as planned, knowing the times, staying away from petty people, being close to noble people, opening the mind and enlightening the mind, prosperous relationships, good love, abundant wealth, a peaceful life, a healthy and wise body, a peaceful place to live, and a prosperous family.