Immortals of Harmony and Happiness
These two figures are known as the Immortals of Harmony and Happiness (He-He Erxian). According to legend, they were originally two monks, Hanshan and Shide, who resided in the Guoqing Monastery, on the Tiantai Mountain, Zhejiang Province, during the Tang dynasty (618–907). They later became immortalized in folklore and were widely accepted as symbols of harmony and long-lasting friendship.
Artwork Details
- 清 琥珀寒山拾得像
- Title: Immortals of Harmony and Happiness
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Amber
- Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
- Classification: Amber
- Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
- Object Number: 50.145.152
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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