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Daoist goddess Magu
Daoist goddess Magu

Daoist goddess Magu

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Date1800-1911
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 11 1/2 in x W. 8 in x D. 2 in; H. 29.2 cm x W. 20.3 cm x D. 5.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J119
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On view
Location
  • Gallery Location   Gallery 17
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Magu (“Hemp Lady”), the Daoist goddess of longevity, is represented with various attributes: a peach tree, a long‑tailed bird, and a deer carrying a basket of peaches and wearing a brocade textile decorated with the character for longevity. All these motifs are associated with prosperity and long life.