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Daoist Immortal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade sculpture of a Daoist immortal standing on a dark brown wooden base. The immortal wears a long flowing robe and holds a cylindrical object in one hand and a curved object in the other. A small bird or animal is perched on the immortal's shoulder. The wooden base has an intricate carved design around the edge. Two white tags are on the ground beside the sculpture, one on a string. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Nephrite, white with light greenish tint
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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