He Xiangu

Figure
second half of 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Moulded figure of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Daoist Immortals, standing on a rectangular pedestal.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHe Xiangu (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Brief description
Figure of an immortal, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, second half of 18th century
Physical description
Moulded figure of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Daoist Immortals, standing on a rectangular pedestal.
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 22cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Mr C. N. Ades, in memory of his wife Andrée
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.27F-1978

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Record createdOctober 29, 2009
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