A Chinese biscuit porcelain 'lingzhi and bird' group, 18th century, modelled as a large purple-glazed lingzhi sprouting from jagged rockwork, with a small bird perched on a rocky outcrop, 15.4cm high Provenance: Private French collection Notes: The...

A Chinese biscuit porcelain 'lingzhi and bird' group, 18th century, modelled as a large purple-glazed lingzhi sprouting from jagged rockwork, with a small bird perched on a rocky outcrop, 15.4cm high Provenance: Private French collection Notes: The lingzhi is considered by the Daoist mystics as the food of the Immortals and is a symbol of longevity. It was believed that lingzhi fungi grew in the home of the Immortals, on the Three Islands of the Blest, and that whoever consumed it attained immortality.
品相報告 Condition Report: A possible small graze to the tip of the bird's beak, but could also be a glaze flaw. The lingzhi bears some small glaze flaws. Generally overall in good condition, with light surface wear.