Plate

Qing dynasty, reign of Qianlong

Macau Museum
Lisbon, Portugal

The deity Magu, whose symbol is a bamboo rod with a basket of flowers or miraculous mushrooms, is accompanied by a boy who offers him a peach, the symbol of long life. This deity is associated wth good omens. There are various temples in his honour in China.

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Details

Title: Plate
Date Created: Qing dynasty, reign of Qianlong
Location: The Macau Museum
Location Created: China
Physical Dimensions: Ø 55.0 cm
Photographer: Paulo Alexandrino, Masayuki Kondo
External Link: Download image
Medium: Porcelain decorated with underglazed cobalt-blue enmel
Art Genre: Pottery
Art Form: Ceramic
Accession Number: Inv. 278

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