The Immortal Magu with a Deer

Su Xuejin Chinese

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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.

The Immortal Magu with a Deer, Su Xuejin (Chinese, 1869–1919), Porcelain with clear glaze (Dehua ware, Fujian Province), China

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The Immortal Magu with a Deer, Su Xuejin (Chinese, 1869–1919), Porcelain with clear glaze (Dehua ware, Fujian Province), China
The Immortal Magu with a Deer, Su Xuejin (Chinese, 1869–1919), Porcelain with clear glaze (Dehua ware, Fujian Province), China

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