Eight 'Immortals' coral snuff bottles
Republic period
Republic period
Converted from eight carvings of the Daolist Immortals, representing Lu Dongbin, Lan Caihe, He Xiangu, Cao Guojiu, Li Tieguai, Han Xiangzi, Zhang Guolao, and Zhong Liquan respectively, now with the top of each head repurposed as the stopper, and the interior of the body hollowed.
3 1/8 to 3 3/8in (8 to 8.7cm) high (8).
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Republic period
Republic period
Converted from eight carvings of the Daolist Immortals, representing Lu Dongbin, Lan Caihe, He Xiangu, Cao Guojiu, Li Tieguai, Han Xiangzi, Zhang Guolao, and Zhong Liquan respectively, now with the top of each head repurposed as the stopper, and the interior of the body hollowed.
3 1/8 to 3 3/8in (8 to 8.7cm) high (8).