CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)

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STATUE DE LI TIEGUAI EN BRONZE
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)
The bearded standing immortal is modelled holding in his right hand his crutch and in his left a missing attribute (probably a double-gourd). He is wearing long robes and has a joyful smiling face ; small damages.
20¼ in. (51.5 cm.) high, stand

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF LI TIEGUAI
CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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Li Tieguai is one of the eight Daoist immortals (baxian), and is identified by the 'iron crutch' and double-gourd which he usually carries. He is depicted as an emaciated man who walks with the assistance of his crutch, as tradition dictates that he descended from the realm of the immortals by entering the body of a handicapped man. He is said to be a provider of medicine, which he carries in the gourd.

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