19th C. Chinese Stone Carved Daoist Immortal
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**Originally Listed At $300**
East Asia, China, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautifully carved piece of lustrous, white stone, sculpted into a figure of a Daoist immortal. The Eight Immortals, known as Xian, are legendary in Chinese mythology, both revered by the Daoists (Taoists) and popular in secular culture. This example stands, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, with an elaborate topknot. At the figure's feet are a heron-like bird and a small deer. Size: 4.5" W x 9.15" H (11.4 cm x 23.2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
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East Asia, China, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautifully carved piece of lustrous, white stone, sculpted into a figure of a Daoist immortal. The Eight Immortals, known as Xian, are legendary in Chinese mythology, both revered by the Daoists (Taoists) and popular in secular culture. This example stands, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, with an elaborate topknot. At the figure's feet are a heron-like bird and a small deer. Size: 4.5" W x 9.15" H (11.4 cm x 23.2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#131261
Condition
Repair to one side of head, only visible on the back of the piece. Light areas of encrustation, mainly in the lower profile parts of the piece. Old collection sticker on underside.
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19th C. Chinese Stone Carved Daoist Immortal
Estimate $550 - $825
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