FIGURINE OF ZHANG GUO-LAO, ONE OF THE EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

This figurine of Zhang Guo-lao, one of the eight Daoist Immortals, is molded in dark purple bakelite. He is depicted as an elderly man with a long moustache and beard, wearing a court official's hat and flowing robes, and holding his hands over his stomach. In his right hand he holds a closed fan while in his left hand he carries a long bamboo cane, the so-called "Fish Drum" or "yu-gu" that is his attribute. This figurine stands on a carved wooden base.

Object name:

FIGURINE OF ZHANG GUO-LAO, ONE OF THE EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS

Made from:

Bakelite

Made in:

USA

Date made:

1910-1970

Size:

26 cm (10 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

63.7

Class:

BAKELITE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973