Chinese Carved Turquoise Figure of He Xiangu Early 20th century, China Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown. Materials: Natural carved turquoise Marking(s):…

Chinese Carved Turquoise Figure of He Xiangu Early 20th century, China Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown. Materials: Natural carved turquoise Marking(s): None Cataloguer's Note: This intricately detailed 20th-century Chinese lapidary sculpture is hand-carved from a single piece of natural green-blue turquoise. The figure represents He Xiangu (???), the only female member of the legendary Eight Immortals (Baxian) in Taoist mythology. H 5" x L 2.75" Minimal chipping. Unless otherwise state

Category

Sculptures

Location

Florida

Dimensions

H 12.7 × L 7 cm