Plate with symbols of the Eight Immortals
Round white plate with scalloped edge. Black and white illustration of a scene with 3 figures: one on a rock playing a guqin, one in a boat, and one wading in the water. There are lotus flowers and leaves in the water. The edge of the plate has an outer band of 8 figures alternating with lotus flowers.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 578 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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