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Chinese Figurine Depicting An Immortal, Famille Rose Style, Guangxi Period (1874-1908)
A 19th-century polychrome porcelain statue depicting Zhang Guolao, one of the Eight Immortals.
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary Taoist figures who, according to mythology, achieved immortality through the practice of alchemy and meditation. Zhang Guolao was known for his ability to ride a magical donkey and is often depicted with a bamboo drum. His ability to influence nature demonstrates the profound connection between the human soul and the natural world. His richly detailed robe features magnolias, peonies, plum blossoms, and cranes, among other flowers, further emphasizing his connection to nature. In Chinese tradition, the crane is the patriarch of birds and the messenger of the Eight Immortals. The sleeves bear the Chinese character Shou, which can be stylized in dozens of different ways and symbolizes longevity and immortality.
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary Taoist figures who, according to mythology, achieved immortality through the practice of alchemy and meditation. Zhang Guolao was known for his ability to ride a magical donkey and is often depicted with a bamboo drum. His ability to influence nature demonstrates the profound connection between the human soul and the natural world. His richly detailed robe features magnolias, peonies, plum blossoms, and cranes, among other flowers, further emphasizing his connection to nature. In Chinese tradition, the crane is the patriarch of birds and the messenger of the Eight Immortals. The sleeves bear the Chinese character Shou, which can be stylized in dozens of different ways and symbolizes longevity and immortality.
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