Artwork preview

Figure of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Immortals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of He Xiangu, one of the Eight Immortals by unknown artist. The figure is a statue of a woman with a white face and black hair styled in a high pompadour. She wears a long robe with a floral pattern in shades of blue, red, yellow, and black. The robe has a high collar and is decorated with intricate designs. The statue stands on a square base with a green and red design. The base has a white border around it. The woman's right arm is bent at the elbow, and her left arm hangs straight down. She holds an object in her right hand. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette