Bowl with symbols for the Eight Daoist Immortals
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze and overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 2 in x Diam. 5 1/4 in, H. 5.1 cm x Diam. 13.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70P38
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewThe Eight Immortals, who bestow longevity, are represented by the fan, lotus, flute, basket, wooden clappers, double gourd, sword, and fish drum. These symbols are known as the "hidden eight immortals" (anbaxian).
Subject
- Immortal
- fan
- lotus
- flute
- gourd
- drum
- basket
- sword
- clapper
approx. 1450-1464
approx. 1403-1487
approx. 1600-1644
approx. 1573-1644