Wall vase with the Eight Daoist Immortals and Shoulao, god of longevity
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
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 viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationArriving 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
