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Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Li Tieguai

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

Figure of the Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai, decorated with overglaze enamels in the famille verte palette. Hopping along with a crutch, on one foot and with a gourd in his hand.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLi Tieguai (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Brief description
Figure of the Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai, porcelain painted with overglaze enamels in the famille verte palette ; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, second half of 18th century
Physical description
Figure of the Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai, decorated with overglaze enamels in the famille verte palette. Hopping along with a crutch, on one foot and with a gourd in his hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Mr C. N. Ades, in memory of his wife Andrée
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.14-1978

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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