FIGURINE OF HAN XIANGZI, ONE OF THE EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

This figurine, molded of dark purple bakelite, represents Han Xiangzi, one of the eight Daoist immortals, as an elderly man with a short moustache and beard, wearing long flowing robes with long sleeves tied by a belt but open so that his chest and stomach are bare. He holds a wine cup in his left hand and in his right hand was an flute (now lost). He stands on a carved wood base.

Object name:

FIGURINE OF HAN XIANGZI, ONE OF THE EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS

Made from:

Bakelite

Made in:

USA

Date made:

1910-1970

Size:

26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

63.8

Class:

BAKELITE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973