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Ho Hsien-ku (with lotus flowers)

Creation date: ca. 1900

Creation place: China

Other Information

Type: Ivory Sculpture

Medium and Support: Ivory

Credit Line: Gift of the James P. Witherow Family

Accession Number: 1984.13.1

Dimensions: 17 in. x 3 15/16 in. x 2 15/16 in. (43.18 cm x 10 cm x 7.46 cm)

Currently on view

Provenance

James P. Whiterow, La Jolla, California ( - November 30, 1984)

San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California (November 30, 1984 - )

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The Eight Daoist Immortals have been a popular codified group since the twelfth century. For the most part they were historical persons who lived during the Tang and Song periods of the eighth through twelfth centuries and became mythologized as Daoist “immortals.” Each has a detailed biography, often with legendary embellishments. This impressive set shows an elegant, idealized, and flawless depiction of these beloved saints. Though they have some bizarre characteristics, they are all focused on being benevolent to mankind, practicing the Daoist arts of longevity and achieving immortality.
Last Updated: 3/23/2015

Exhibition

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Art of East Asia: China The San Diego Museum of Art , 1/24/2013 - 00/00/00

Art of East Asia San Diego Museum of Art , 2/3/2013 - 8/1/2013

Bibliography

This object has the following bibliographic references:

C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen M. Simpkins. Tae Kwon Do Times Tri-Mount Publications, Inc.. Bettendorf, Iowa, January 1999
Page Number: 58, Figure Number: 58

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