QIANLONG MODEL OF AN IMMORTAL ON A DEER
An unusual Chinese export porcelain Famille model of an Immortal riding a spotted-deer, Qianlong period c.1750-1770.
SOLD
- Condition
- Perfect.
- Size
- Height : 21 cm (8 1/4 inches)
- Provenance
- N/A
- Stock number
- 24593
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The Eight Immortals :
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary Xian, immortals or transcendents in Chinese mythology. Each Immortals power can be transferred to a power tool that can give life or destroy evil. Together, these eight tools are called `Covert Eight Immortals`. Most of them are said to have been born in the Tang Dynasty or Song Dynasty. They are revered by the Taoists, and are also a popular element in the secular Chinese culture. They are said to live on Penglai Mountain-Island. The Immortals are : Immortal Woman He (He Xiangu),Royal Uncle Cao (Cao Guojiu),Iron-Crutch Li (LiTieguai),Lan Caihe,Lü Dongbin,(leader)Philosopher Han Xiang (Han Xiang Zi),Elder Zhang Guo(Zhang Guo Lao),and Zhongli Quan.