April 23, 2024
SUPERB 8.3'' 19th Century Chinese Carved Faux Bone Han Xiang Zi Inmortal Figure
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San Telmo 08 Antiques - The finest and most unusual collection of antiques SUPERB 8.3'' 19th Century Chinese Carved Faux Bone Han Xiang Zi Inmortal Figure /li> DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION:Today I present another piece of my collection of Chinese Bone figures: Up for auction is a fine Chinese figure of Han Xiang Zi Carved Through Faux Bone The piece depicts the figure of Han Xiang Zi, He is said to be the nephew or grandnephew of Han Yu, a prominent statesman of Tang Court. Han Xiang studied Daoism under Lü Dongbin. Once at a banquet by Han Yu, Han Xiang tried to persuade Han Yu to give up a life of officialdom and to study magic with him. But Han Yu was adamant that Han Xiang should dedicate his life to Confucianism instead of Daoism, so Han Xiang demonstrated the power of the Dao by pouring out cup after cup of wine from the gourd without end. Because his flute gives life, Han became a protector of flautists. The Figure was dated in the collection as being of the later 19th century, which I believe to be correctThe figure has some amazing and interesting three dimensional designsI have been very careful to photograph every angle of this amazing item so please carefully examine the many close up pictures showing every angle.100% Original and in good conditions of preservation without cracks, breaks or restorations MEASURES: High with
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