Li Tieguai
Artist
Unknown Chinese Artist
Datelate 16th-18th Century (1590-1799)
Mediumburlwood (possibly rosewood), Gaolin glaze, glass
Dimensions20 1/4 × 13 1/2 × 9 3/4 in. (51.4 × 34.3 × 24.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. H. Witter Bynner, 1959
Object number4073.23S
DescriptionA carved burlwood sculpture depicting Li Tieguai (one of eight Daoist immortals). He is identified by the metal head band, the crutch, and the lifted leg (which is disabled).On View
Not on view
