Qin Shubao has a rosy complexion and holds a gold truncheon.
1. Beards indicate age, with a black beard for a mature man, and a white beard for an old man. Images that have no beard and hold a whisk are eunuchs. 2. After completing a work, painters often sign it by writing their name and the year of completion on the door god’s quiver. Occasionally, an artist will place this inscription on the god’s weapon, and some artists promote themselves by adding their contact number. 3. Martial door gods are often depicted in a dynamic T-step stance, making them appear ready to attack at any time. 4. Temple painters in Tainan often make use of the “Mona Lisa effect” to depict door gods’ eyes in such a way that no matter where you are in the temple, it feels as if their gaze is following you. 5. The fish is a symbol for abundance. 6. The Eight Immortals represent longevity, happiness, and freedom.