KANGXI 1662 – 1722 Famille Verte Porcelain
A Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Model of an Immortal.
SOLD
- Condition
- Some restoration : both hand, the end of his 'stick' and foot.
- Size
- Height : 15.9 cm (6 1/3 inches).
- Provenance
- N/A
- Stock number
- 24222
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The Eight Immortals / Xian :
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.