Wall vase with the Eight Daoist Immortals and Shoulao, god of longevity
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Date1628-1644
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Chongzhen emperor (1628-1644)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration
DimensionsH. 11 3/4 in x W. 5 7/8 in x D. 3 5/8 in, h. 29.8 cm x W. 14.9 cm x D. 9.2 cm
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P111L
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocation
Text Entries- Gallery Location Gallery 17
Arriving on his crane, the god of longevity is greeted by the Eight Immortals, each representing iconic symbols for eternal life.
Subject
- Immortal
- crane
- bamboo
- sieve
approx. 1450-1464
approx. 1600-1644
approx. 1800-1900
