Sculpture Depicting "Li Tieguai" - Wood - China - Republic period (1912-1949)

Stunning antique Chinese wooden sculpture, stunning carving quality, with utmost attention to the small details of the sculpture. Li Tieguai is one of the most popular of the Eight Immortals. He is described as quick-tempered and irritable, but also generous with the poor, the sick and the needy, whose suffering is alleviated with a special medicine extracted from the pumpkin. He symbolises medicine and his image is used as a symbol of Chinese pharmacies. Measurements: 15. 5 x 9. 5 x 6 cm. In perfect condition. Insured shipment with tracking.