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Figure of Li Tieguai, one of the Eight Immortals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Li Tieguai, one of the Eight Immortals by an unknown artist. The figure is a ceramic statue of a man with a white face and hands. He wears a black robe with a floral pattern featuring red flowers and green leaves. The robe has a blue border. A black hat with a gold band and a white gem adorns his head. He holds a staff in his right hand and a white object with a blue design in his left hand. The figure stands on a square base with a green, red, and gold design. The base has a red emblem on the front. The background is a plain white surface with a slight shadow underneath the figure.

Artwork details

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