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Figurine of Zhongli Quan Back

Wangye Museum

Wangye Museum
Shenzhen, China

Zhong Liquan, named Quan, Yunfang, Ji Dao or Zhengyangzi, also known as Heguzi. He was the ancestor of the Quanzhen School, one of the Eight Immortals of Taoist legend, and the teacher of Lv Dongbin, also one of the Eight Immortals. His immortal story began in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the volume 19 of Xuan He Shu Pu said, "The immortal Mr. Zhong Li, whose name is Quan, Claiming to have been born in Han(206BCE-220CE)", and also said that he can write poetry and calligraphy "with the air of clouds". It is also described as having a bushy beard and two hair bun.

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  • Title: Figurine of Zhongli Quan Back
  • Date Created: late 12th - early 13th century
  • Physical Dimensions: Height 29.8 cm
  • Type: Porcelain
Wangye Museum

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