Finely carved in the full round and of impressive size. The Immortal is posed standing and holding a peach branch. He is dressed in a long robe with finely incised designs. Mounted upon a matching soapstone base with seated deer at his foot. (Peaches and deer are also symbols of longevity). Figures of this size and quality are rare. Soapstone figures of this period were popular for aristocrat’s Kunstkammers that showed marvels from around the world. The exoticness of the figure and fineness of carving would have created an appreciative and marveling reception in Europe.
Height: 16 ¼ inches (41 cm.)
Ex: English Collection
