Li Tieguai
Figure of Li Tieguai
1550-1640 (made)
1550-1640 (made)
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Bronze figure of Li Tieguai standing on a raised rock pedestal, head tilted to the left, dressed in loose robe, holding a crutch and a gourd.
Object details
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| Title | Li Tieguai (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
| Brief description | Figure of Li Tieguai, cast bronze, China, Ming dynasty, 1550-1640 |
| Physical description | Bronze figure of Li Tieguai standing on a raised rock pedestal, head tilted to the left, dressed in loose robe, holding a crutch and a gourd. |
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| Gallery label | Figure of Li Tieguai
Ming dynasty
1550-1640
One of the Eight Immortals, Li Tieguai protects the sick and troubled. He is portrayed holding a crutch and a gourd containing medicinal potion.
Cast bronze
Museum no. 68-1889(2009) |
| Object history | Acquisition method and source not identified in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1889. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose. Later Chinese Bronzes. London: Bamboo Publishing Ltd in association with the Victoria & Albert Museum, 1990. p. 84, no. 66. |
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| Accession number | 68-1889 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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