Eight Immortals

Butterflies are found again on the top poem panels. Along with the eight immortal scepters which includes the fan, flower basket, flute and so on, these motifs convey the wishes for ...

Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese si...

This pair of figures most probably depicts two immortals. The left figure could be identified as Zhong Li-Quan, the supreme of The Eight Immortals.

The polylobed lid decorated with figures of the Eight Daoist Immortals and ideograms in medallions forming the inscription yipin dangchao, surmounting a frieze of flowers and bats, t...

A traditional 19th century Chinese elmwood eight immortals table with segmented top panels, and melon shaped legs.

An early 19th century Chinese "Eight Immortals" table with puddingstone inset top.

Called an "eight immortals" table, this early 19th century square table was designed to seat eight people, with a bench for two on each side.

Rare find vintage Chinese fine silk tapestry of Eight Immortals. It is 100 percent hand made with fine silk of Chinese famous folklore of the legendary of eight Immortals crossing th...

These tables are sometimes known as "eight immortals" tables as they were made to seat eight (!)

The Eight Immortals In Chinese mythology, the Eight Immortal were a legendary group of eight individual beings who had transcended the human state to become endowed with divine and ...

It was likely part of a substantial Chinese interior pavilion adorning an important large room. The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary immortals in Chinese mythology.

Called an "eight immortals" table, this early 19th century square table was designed to seat eight people, with a bench for two on each side.

An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group or statue of a boat with eight immortals. The boat in a form of a carved dragon with fish throughout.

This 18th century, likely Qianlong period, Chinese 'Eight Immortals' table features a framed plank top resting on four slightly splayed legs.

This pair of Fine porcelain vases is exquisitely decorated with a scene of the Eight Immortals of Taoism crossing the open sea.

This pair of fine porcelain vases is exquisitely decorated with a scene of the Eight Immortals of Taoism crossing the open sea.

Decorated in High Relief With Shoulou on his crane and the Eight Immortals.⁠ This piece is considered part of the Fahua pottery family.

This piece is a vintage famille bleu lidded container with a lively hand painted design of the "Ba Xian" or Eight Daoist Immortals, and is in the style popular during the reign of th...

The Eight Immortals gain popularity during the 1300s and venerated by Taoists.

Chinese export immortals on the back of Exotic Beasts, Circa 1770-85 Rare & Important complete set of Chinese porcelain models of the Eight Immortals on the backs of mythical bea...

The remaining figures are the Eight Immortals of Taoism, gathered in celebration of the Sanxing around a stone table.

Each of the two end panels are adorned with additional decoration of the eight immortals, who are considered to be symbols of longevity and prosperity.

This is He Xiangu, the only female member of the legendary Eight Immortals. According to mythology, she transformed into an immortal fairy after eating a supernatural peach.

Very interesting and beautiful statue of Immortals Period: Qianlong Country of origin: China The Eight Immortals representing He Xiangu, Cao Goujiu, Li Tieguai, Lan Caihe, Lü Dong...

The legend of the Eight Immortals has been popular since the Ming period.

Together, these eight vessels are called the "Covert Eight Immortals" (暗八仙).

that can bestow life or destroy evil. Together, these eight vessels are called the ""Covert Eight Immortals"" (???).

Together, these eight tools are called the “Covert Eight Immortals“.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl, hand-enameled with ladies in a landscape scene to exterior and the eight immortals inside, red six character mark to underside, together with har...

Each stands on Four of the Classic Symbols of the Eight Immortals.They were used as door Guardians and also doubled as standard bearers as shown by the holes on there backs which h...

Richly decorated with the eight immortals (group of legendary Xian ("immortals") in Chinese mythology), dragons, bats, flowers, symbols.

An English Queen Anne period collectors cabinet, black lacquer with raised gold decoration / Japanned (with chinoiserie decoration), two doors at top open to expose six (6) drawers, ...

Description Antique 19th century Chinese extremely rare solid silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase...

Description Antique 19th century Chinese extremely rare solid silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase...

Side tables are sometimes called “half tables” because they are half the size of the Classic Eight Immortals (square) tables, which could seat two on each side and so had enough room...

The mid-section is done in relief carving featuring the symbols of the eight immortals of Tao. The lower section is a solid panel without any decoration.

The red lacquer exterior is finely painted with the ribbon-clad accessories of the Eight Immortals of Taoism, including a palm leaf fan, a double gourd flask, and a pair of castanets.

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical Eight Immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical Eight Immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical Eight Immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical Eight Immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical eight immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical Eight Immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

In Taoist mythology the fish drum was the symbol of Zhang Guolao, one of the mythical Eight Immortals. A storied eccentric, Zhang was believed to have lived in the mountains for cent...

The cage is complete with several ivory accessories, including quatrefoil and square carvings as well as a male figure depicting Li Tieguai, one of the Eight Immortals who commonly a...

Beneath her is a young man riding a shrimp beside crashing waves, a reference to the folk legend of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. Disturbed by their passage, the Dragon King ...

It also represents the eight-paths in the way of Buddah and symbolizes the eight immortals in Chinese tradition.

This gorgeous Chinese antique square dining table (called “Ba Xian” in Chinese, meaning eight immortals) is made from solid beech wood. Made during the 1850s, this piece features tra...

This figurine is of one of the Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals - "Ba xian" The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary, semi-historical beings in both religious Daoism and popula...

Special emphasis is placed on those historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur frequently as symbols or emblems in the art and literature (of Jap...

The ruyi inset with three large turquoise ground cloisonne panels with stylized chrysanthemum and lotus blossoms, scrolling foliage, and symbols of the Eight Immortals, all in a rain...

In one panel a traveller looks up to see two of the Eight Immortals riding on white clouds. In Chinese the sound for "clouds" and "good fortune" are the same.

This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique carved half moon tables are made from solid wood with beautiful traditional carving works of bats and hidden eight immortals design around table...

A small 19th century Chinese statue of Guan Yu, one of the eight Chinese Immortals. Guan Yu was an army marshal who on retirement took to a hermit's life in the Yangjiao mountains of...

Amazing Chinese export eight-panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting a heavenly scene of immortals and sky gods floating in ruyi clouds.

Two of the eight Chinese Immortals. Well known in Chinese folklore the Immortals are thought to know the secrets of nature.

An antique Chinese wall panel dating to the late 19th century, intricately hand-carved in high relief and finished with gilt and polychrome lacquer. The central scene depicts a seate...

A CHINESE DEEP-RELIEF GILT & LACQUER WOOD PANEL 19th Century. Depicting a court scene carved in deep relief, red and black lacquer highlighted with gold later framed. Extremely col...

Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty blue and white ginger jar, reserve decorated in underglaze blue and white, with blooming prunus branches on underglaze blue wash ground, and double ...

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain ...

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain ...

A fine pair of Chinese ceramic sculptures from the Qing dynasty, dating to around 1880. These figures are richly detailed and hand-painted in a striking palette of green, blue, white...

Hand-painted in cobalt blue atop a cool white field, this petite tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar dates to ...

A very fine Chinese porcelain ginger jar, dating from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) of the Qing Dynasty, a period particularly renowned for the exceptional quality of Chinese porcela...