Figurine

81-23-57A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 81-23-57A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Quartz
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.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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