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A pair of famille rose figures of 'Immortals', Qing dynasty, late 18th Century.
A pair of famille rose figures of 'Immortals', Qing dynasty, late 18th Century.
Decorated in a vibrant pink, black, turquoise, yellow and green colors, depicting the Daoist immortal Li Tieguai, known as 'Iron Crutch' Li. Heights 20,5-21,5 cm.
Wear, one with restoration to footrim, minor chips.
Muut tiedot
The heavily bearded and almost comically grotesque figure represents the Daoist immortal "Iron Crutch" Li, identified by his crutch and the gourd he holds in his hand. Li Tieguai was known for healing the sick and providing for the less fortunate.