Carving: Hehe Erxian, Gods of Mirth, Immortals
1999.13.0017A
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Carving: Hehe Erxian, Gods of Mirth, Immortals (1999.13.0017A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century |
Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Height) | 20.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 16.3 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 9.0 cm |
Weight | 539 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Wood |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Inserting |
Munsell Color Information | Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/6) -Forehead; standing figure. Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/2) -Hair; standing figure. Yellowish Gray (10YR 7/2) -Teeth; standing figure. |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A very fine Chinese wood carving of two jovial Buddhist immortals, Hehe Erxian, 18th C., 10"H x 6 1/2"W., very detailed with open mouths and flowing attire, the carving includes fungi and wufu (bats), one figure is seated, one is standing." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 10/23/1999 |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |