Flower stand: Liu Hai as a boy carrying a tray on his head
Accession Nr.: | 58.296.1 |
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Type: | sculpture; furniture; ceramics |
Date of production: |
19th century
Qing dynasty |
Place of production: |
Materials: | earthenware |
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Techniques: | applied; glazed |
Dimensions: | height: 84.1 cm |
The figure of a young man (Liu Hai or Liu Haichan) stands on a high rock-like pedestal. He is raising his left leg and holding a tray on his head with his right arm. Liu Haichan is a Taoist immortal, a famous expert on alchemy.