Taoist immortal, He Xian'gu

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 87.13.2
Type: sculpture; pottery
Date of production:
Late 18th century, around 1790
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: applied; overglaze decoration
Dimensions: height: 21.8 cm
width: 6.5 cm
This Taoist figure is He Xian'gu, the only female among the Eight Taoist immortals. She holds up a lotus flower with her right hand.