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Eight Immortals

Yu Xianglian and Wang Nanxian1992

China Intangible Heritage Industry Alliance

China Intangible Heritage Industry Alliance
Beijing, China

This piece illustrates a scene of the Eight Immortals (only six shown in the picture), popular characters in Chinese legends and folklores, crossing the East Sea on a giant magical gourd. It is one of the best of its kind with its ingenious shaping as well as bright, beautiful colors.

Details

  • Title: Eight Immortals
  • Creator: Yu Xianglian and Wang Nanxian
  • Date: 1992
  • Type: Huishan Clay Figurine
  • Physical format: 36x30cm

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