Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Figurine Daoist He Xian Gu Immortal Qing 19C

Name: Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Figurine Daoist He Xian Gu Immortal Qing 19C
SKU: INV5313
Price: 120.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£120.00

Inventory Code: INV5313

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Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Figurine Daoist He Xian Gu Immortal Qing 19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5313

Object: Figurine of He Xian Gu, one of the Eight Daoist Immortals

Material: Porcelain with famille rose enamel decoration

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Famille rose enamels in pink, turquoise, green, blue and yellow, with floral motifs and a lotus attribute

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 8.46 in / 21.5 cm

Width: 2.36 in / 6.0 cm

Depth: 1.77 in / 4.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Minor enamel wear, surface marks, glaze imperfections and small areas of rubbing consistent with age. Some discoloration and wear to the underside, with visible fine lines in the unglazed interior of the base. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive Chinese famille rose porcelain figurine depicting He Xian Gu, the female member of the Eight Daoist Immortals, dating to the Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The elegantly modelled figure stands upon a turquoise rectangular pedestal, dressed in flowing robes decorated with vibrant pink, turquoise, green and blue enamels, highlighted by delicate floral details and fine black outlines. Her serene facial expression, finely painted features and neatly arranged black hair reflect the traditional Chinese representation of this immortal. She holds a stylized lotus flower, her characteristic attribute, associated with purity and spiritual enlightenment. The hollow underside is unmarked, showing typical signs of age and manufacture. A decorative example of Qing Dynasty polychrome porcelain figure production.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

He Xian Gu is one of the legendary Eight Daoist Immortals, traditionally associated with purity, longevity and spiritual transcendence. According to Daoist folklore, she attained immortality and is frequently depicted holding a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. The Eight Immortals became especially popular subjects in Chinese decorative arts during the Qing Dynasty, appearing in porcelain, painting and sculpture. Figures of He Xian Gu are appreciated by collectors of Chinese famille rose porcelain, Daoist religious imagery and traditional Chinese figurative art.

NOTES

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