China - Statuette Of Immortal Marine Ivory Okimono Chinese Netsuke Li Tieguai 李铁拐 flag

China - Statuette Of Immortal Marine Ivory Okimono Chinese Netsuke Li Tieguai 李铁拐

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"China - Statuette Of Immortal Marine Ivory Okimono Chinese Netsuke Li Tieguai 李铁拐 "
China - Statuette of an immortal Ivory Marine Okimono Netsuke Chinese Li Tieguai 李铁拐 Beautiful statuette, of Taoist art, finely carved in polished marine ivory and enhanced with ink in the engravings. In very good condition, with a mark under the base, 玉之 which identifies the JADE workshop and a red seal. This statuette is a production from the early 20th century, between the end of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, before 1930. Li Tieguai (李鐵拐) is represented with a gourd (calabash) 葫芦, from which magic water escapes. He is one of the eight Chinese immortals 八仙. Magic water symbolizes the power of life or healing. The two little men with canes, who appear bent, symbolize elderly people or disciples of Taoist sages. They represent ordinary mortals seeking wisdom or benefiting from the blessing of the Immortals. They also represent humility or old age, states associated with the search for the Taoist path. They receive the magic water that springs from the gourd, they receive wisdom, eternal life, healing. In Taoist representations, the Immortals dispense blessings or supernatural powers to those who are worthy of them. The two characters are receiving this blessing. Marine ivory comes from marine mammals such as the walrus or the sperm whale. It is rarer and has a different texture from terrestrial ivory. This statuette was produced before 1930. Statuette weighing less than 200 grams and a height of 17 cm, base approximately 6 x 4 cm. Fast and well-protected delivery SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Compulsory shipping insurance, at the buyer's expense Worldwide delivery possible, delivery costs are to be defined with the buyer and at his expense. Fully insured and perfectly protected delivery. The buyer chooses his method of delivery to home or to a relay point, but insurance is mandatory. Payment by check accepted, payment in several checks possible, shipping upon total collection. Our deliveries are fully insured. PAYPAL transfer accepted, but WITHOUT ANY fees at our expense. Please note, for foreign buyers, only non-suspensive payments are possible. Possibility of bank transfer, subject to verification of the identity of the buyers.
Price: 400 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Height: 17 cm

Reference: 1418548
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