Early 20th Century Brass Daoist Immortals Figures

Item Details

A set of early 20th Century brass Daoist Immortals figures. The set includes depictions of He Xian’gu, Cao Guojiu, Li Tieguai, Lan Caihe, Han Xiangzi, Zhongli Quan, and Zhang Guolao. Each figure holds distinguishing attributes and stands upon demilune bases with stylized mountain motifs.

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

Condition

- wear, markings, residue and discoloration consistent with age; two figures detached from base; hand of Lan Caihe detached

Dimensions

Measurement of single figure

Item #

17COL077-271