19th century beautifully carved ivory chinese figure of a woman

19th century beautifully carved ivory Chinese figure of a woman.


Price

SOLD

Item Ref

5215

Description

19th century beautifully carved ivory Chinese figure of a woman, having excellent colour and the lovely patina that only comes with age. She is Ho Hsien-Ku, also known as He Xian-Gu one of only two women among the eight immortals of Taoist Chinese mythology, and wears a lotus blossom on her head. She was brought into the group of immortals when rescued from a demon by Lu Tung-pin using his magic sword.
The costume is nicely robed, and there is great detail to the figure including the flowers and leaves.
Size-8 inches high by 1 5/8 inches diameter.
Great colour, well carved, and in very good condition.
Please see complementary figure of the Chinese man, Lu Tung-pin also known as Lu DongBin, referred to above, and listed separately.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5215



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