The Immortal Magu with a Deer
Su Xuejin Chinese
Not on view
The supernatural being Magu, holding the magical fungus of longevity in her hand, is attended by a mystical deer that balances a bowl of auspicious fruits and flowers in its antlers. The magical landscape to which these special creatures belong is here reduced to the small platform of geometric rock formations at the base of the figures. Sculptures such as this example were popular birthday gifts among the elite classes.
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