Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century
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Painting on canvas by the immortal He Xiangu, China, 19th century

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19th century
Asian Arts
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    Chinese painting depicting He Xiangu, reproduced three times but with a different attribute: top lotus flower, bottom left fly hunting and bottom right lotus flower again, each time surrounded by a disciple, the one praying on the right, the one on the left seems to be bringing him a bowl. Pigments on linen or hemp, 19th century. He Xiangu or Ho Hsien-ku, "Immortal Maiden He", is an immortal Taoist, member of the Eight Immortals group. She is depicted holding a lotus symbolizing spiritual fulfillment, and sometimes also a sheng, a peach of immortality, a wooden ladle or a leaflet, a religious accessory. She is sometimes presented as a disciple of Lü Dongbin, and Ming theatrical and literary works have imagined a romantic intrigue between the two. Tradition has it that a Tang dynasty woman who devoted herself to celibacy dedicated herself to the Dao. She is said to have lived during the reigns of Wu Zetian and Zhongzong . Wu Zetian is said to have asked to meet her, which she may or may not have accepted, depending on the version. A "Song" book makes her a contemporary of general Di Qing (1008-1057), to whom she predicted victory.

    Ref: ZGBYLE2511

    Condition Good
    Style Asian Arts (Paintings Other Genres of Asian Arts Style)
    Period 19th century (Paintings Other Genres 19th century)
    Country of origin China
    Width (cm) 53
    Height (cm) 70
    Depth (cm) 1
    Internal reference LU266337427953
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    Location 76210, Beuzevillette, France
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