Anonymous - Divinità immortali cinesi - 1880

Chinese pantheon of immortal deities - total 8 immortal deities -
plus 2, mother goddess and longevity - each watercolor is accompanied by a page -
which illustrates the meaning of the character, both in Chinese and English -
they represent --longevity - the great goddess and queen of the west - patron of the nobles -
mistress of the house, her symbol the lotus flower - the patron saint of magicians -
of the florists - immortal with the magic flute for sea dragons -
patron of astral travelers - patron of healing capable of
reanimate the dead, and has a fan as its symbol
These watercolors are original and handmade -- they have beautiful colors
perfect execution in every detail - the paintings are made on silk -
note the beauty of the animals represented in a rare and difficult to find book
cardboard or wood binding covered with red silk - last image missing explanation
all in perfect condition