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Shop Antique Chinese boxwood root carved figurine of Daoist Immortal Li Tai Guai
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Antique Chinese boxwood root carved figurine of Daoist Immortal Li Tai Guai

£135.00

Chinese boxwood root carving figurine of kneeling Daoist Immortal Li Tai Guai holding a double gourd.

Li Tai Guai is the most ancient of the Immortals. He is depicted as a lame beggar carrying an iron crutch and a double gourd. The gourd has the ability to ward off evil and is the symbol of longevity, as well as helping those who are needy or distressed. It has a misty cloud coming out from it, which represents Immortal Li’s soul. Occasionally, he is shown riding on a qilin (dog-of-foe).

856 g
19.5 cm tall
13 x 9.5 cm

Good antique condition. Hairline cracks to body and minor scratches appropriate to age and use.

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Chinese boxwood root carving figurine of kneeling Daoist Immortal Li Tai Guai holding a double gourd.

Li Tai Guai is the most ancient of the Immortals. He is depicted as a lame beggar carrying an iron crutch and a double gourd. The gourd has the ability to ward off evil and is the symbol of longevity, as well as helping those who are needy or distressed. It has a misty cloud coming out from it, which represents Immortal Li’s soul. Occasionally, he is shown riding on a qilin (dog-of-foe).

856 g
19.5 cm tall
13 x 9.5 cm

Good antique condition. Hairline cracks to body and minor scratches appropriate to age and use.

Chinese boxwood root carving figurine of kneeling Daoist Immortal Li Tai Guai holding a double gourd.

Li Tai Guai is the most ancient of the Immortals. He is depicted as a lame beggar carrying an iron crutch and a double gourd. The gourd has the ability to ward off evil and is the symbol of longevity, as well as helping those who are needy or distressed. It has a misty cloud coming out from it, which represents Immortal Li’s soul. Occasionally, he is shown riding on a qilin (dog-of-foe).

856 g
19.5 cm tall
13 x 9.5 cm

Good antique condition. Hairline cracks to body and minor scratches appropriate to age and use.

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