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Female Chinese Immortal He Xiangu 何仙姑

Female Chinese Immortal He Xiangu 何仙姑


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture: Pre 1900: Item # 1491860

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Impressive large standing wood sculpture of He Xiangu何仙姑- the only women in the pantheon of the Eight Chinese Immortals. This is at least Qing dynasty possibly earlier originally she would be holding a lotus in her hands. Once source describes her as being “the Patron Saint of Housewives”. Height: 97cm/38in and has a lovely benevolent expression. Condition as pictured, there is a dedication niche on back but the contents have been removed.