Chinese Porcelain Figures of Immortal Li T'ieh-kuai
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1910: Item # 1277981
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1910: Item # 1277981
Please refer to our stock # PTF102 when inquiring.
$95
each or $190.00 for the pair
DESCRIPTION: A pair of porcelain figures, each a representation of Li T'ieh-kuai, one of the Chinese eight immortals. Li T'ieh-kuai is always represented as a lame beggar leaning on a crutch with a pilgrim's gourd in hand. The Eight Immortals are legendary beings of the Taoist sect who attained immortality and dwell in the remote hills and mountains of China. Both of these figures date from C. 1900, with the larger one's inner base stamped with "China" in red ink. Both are in perfect condition. DIMENSIONS: Smaller figure is 7 3/4" high (19.7 cm); larger figure is 9 1/4" high (23.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION: A pair of porcelain figures, each a representation of Li T'ieh-kuai, one of the Chinese eight immortals. Li T'ieh-kuai is always represented as a lame beggar leaning on a crutch with a pilgrim's gourd in hand. The Eight Immortals are legendary beings of the Taoist sect who attained immortality and dwell in the remote hills and mountains of China. Both of these figures date from C. 1900, with the larger one's inner base stamped with "China" in red ink. Both are in perfect condition. DIMENSIONS: Smaller figure is 7 3/4" high (19.7 cm); larger figure is 9 1/4" high (23.5 cm).
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