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Figurine

Object Number:81-23-57A
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Chinese
Provenience: China
Date Made: 20th Century
Late Date: 1982
Section:Asian
Materials:Quartz
Credit Line:Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

Description

A rose quartz carving of a Chinese immortal, Hsieh-nu on an attached brass base. She is holding a lotus and there is a Manchurian crane at her left. Symbolizing continuing longevity.

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