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Figure of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Immortals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic figurine. The figure is on top of a pedestal with square base; the pedestal has a cut-out handle on the front. The figure is a woman wearing a long robe with a pink skirt underneath. The robe is green with blue, gold, and white patterns. The woman has a bun on top of her head. She holds a lotus flower. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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