ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SOLID SILVER IMMORTAL FIGURES, FENG XIANG c.1880
19th Century Chinese silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase in hand and other with peaches, He Xiangu translates as "Immortal Woman He" is the only female deity among the eeight Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom. In iconography, she is typically pictured bearing a lotus flower or a peach (of immortality). The other figure is of Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, holding out in one hand his magical peach and in his other a detachable dragon-topped gnarled staff. It is common belief in Chinese culture that placing the three Immortals in a room or a home is believed to be a cure for the Feng Shui. When they are placed in a room, they cleanse the home of negative influences, including arguments, marital problems and illness. Hallmarked Makers Mark for Feng Xiang
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5258
19th Century Chinese silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase in hand and other with peaches, He Xiangu translates as "Immortal Woman He" is the only female deity among the eeight Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom. In iconography, she is typically pictured bearing a lotus flower or a peach (of immortality). The other figure is of Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, holding out in one hand his magical peach and in his other a detachable dragon-topped gnarled staff. It is common belief in Chinese culture that placing the three Immortals in a room or a home is believed to be a cure for the Feng Shui. When they are placed in a room, they cleanse the home of negative influences, including arguments, marital problems and illness. Hallmarked Makers Mark for Feng Xiang
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5258
19th Century Chinese silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase in hand and other with peaches, He Xiangu translates as "Immortal Woman He" is the only female deity among the eeight Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom. In iconography, she is typically pictured bearing a lotus flower or a peach (of immortality). The other figure is of Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, holding out in one hand his magical peach and in his other a detachable dragon-topped gnarled staff. It is common belief in Chinese culture that placing the three Immortals in a room or a home is believed to be a cure for the Feng Shui. When they are placed in a room, they cleanse the home of negative influences, including arguments, marital problems and illness. Hallmarked Makers Mark for Feng Xiang
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5258
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Chinese extremely rare solid silver statues set of three immortals on carved wooden stands depicting; two figures of He Xiangu, standing with a vase in hand and other with peaches, He Xiangu translates as "Immortal Woman He" is the only female deity among the eeight Immortals figures in Daoism. She is often described as a morally pure woman, an ideal daughter, and a selfless seeker after spiritual freedom. In iconography, she is typically pictured bearing a lotus flower or a peach (of immortality). The other figure is of Shoulao, the immortal of longevity, holding out in one hand his magical peach and in his other a detachable dragon-topped gnarled staff. It is common belief in Chinese culture that placing the three Immortals in a room or a home is believed to be a cure for the Feng Shui. When they are placed in a room, they cleanse the home of negative influences, including arguments, marital problems and illness. This extremely powerful cure is considered a must for anyone looking to strengthen or enhance a relationship with their partner or children. Hallmarked Makers Mark for Feng Xiang, active in Tientsin, 1880-1930 (please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015).
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
LARGE HE XIANGU
Height: 29cm
Width: 10 x 8cm
Weight: 425g
SMALL HE XIANGU
Height: 24cm
Width: 9 x 7cm
Weight: 280g
SHOULAO
Height: 22cm
Width: 9 x 8cm
Weight: 297g