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Hearst Museum object titled Bottle, accession number 9-15909, described as 'Bohle' square porcelain bottle w/ rectangular sides, high shoulder formed by flat triangles sloping to narrow round neck w/ round lip. underglaze blue hand painted motifs of 3 leaves & tiny flowers widely spaced on white ground. 3 3/4" square 8 1/2" high
Hearst Museum object titled Box top, accession number 9-12540, described as Box top (?), novelty (?); porcelain. Probably a top to a missing box: Porcelain bowl in the shape of Daruma (Bodhidharma) with red hood and robes. Small face on one side is white with painted black eyes and red mouth. Interior is half spherical shape. Caked green pigment (?) with some smudges on the outside. Piece has been broken and mended with two missing chips.
Hearst Museum object titled Covered jar, accession number 9-13397a,b, described as Jar with lid, porcelain, blue and white. short globular, with short narrow neck and cylindrical, flat topped lid (b) with sides longer than neck. Dark cobalt blue symmetrical design representing flowers in vases, with the 8-treasures, and narrow band on shoulder containing the 8 emblems of the immortals. Wide band at base with vertical mountain pattern. Side of lid (b) has narrow band of ju-i scepter head pattern. More treasures on top. The flowers are Prunus (winter), peony (spring), lotus (summer), and chrysanthemum (fall); Emblems of the 8 immortals are: sword, fan, flower basket, double gourd, castenets, musical instruments, lotus, and flute; During the K’ang hsi reign the reign mark was rarely used. Furthermore, the design, sheen and high propensity to use an older reign mark on ceramics make it unlikely that this pot preceeds the 19th century.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13466, described as Figure, porcelain, one of seven (of original eight) immortals (Pa Hsien) Represents Chang Kuo-lao, with a YuKu a musical instrument, held against his outstretched right arm. Sash tied long sleeve robe with underglaze stripe pattern border on sleeves. Wears flat topped hat with cloud pattern key-fret on front. Long beard on incised lines. Flat circular base with jagged vertical sides. Traces of red lacquer on base. Many scratches, dirt spots in surface. Height: 23.7 cm, max width: 10 cm. Porcelain, molded and modeled. Underglaze blue on white ground. Chang Kuo-lao's emblem, the YuKu is a musical instrument in the shape of a bamboo tube with two striking rods. One of a set of seven (9-13464-70)
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-15910, described as porcelain digurine, one of a set of 8, each has front detail in underglaze blue. All backs are plain. Each stands on round 1 1/4" base with smooth tops and rough sides like tree bark. Height: 9 1/4"
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13467, described as Figure, porcelain, one of seven (of original eight) immortals (Pa Hsien) Representing Lan Tsau-ho, a young woman holding a tiny basket aloft in left hand, right arm held out across chest. Wears cross-tied tunic with sash and long pants, each with floral 'textile' designs in underglaze blue. Slight relief scroll patterned head band with two blue bows at sides. Stands slightly bowed on short flat topped circular base with rough vertical sides. Traces of black lacquer on headband, red in folds of back. Many scratches and dirt spots. H 23.7cm, max W 10 cm Porcelain, molded and modeled. Underglaze blue on white ground. Black and red lacquer The emblem of Lan Ts'ai-ho is the flower-basket; she is the patron of florists. One of a set of seven (9-13464-70)
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13470, described as Figure, porcelain, one of seven (of eight original) immortals (Pa Hsien): Represents female immortal, Ho Hsien-ku, standing in half-bow with leg forward and arm held out across chest. Long stemmed lotus blossom held cradled in right arm to shoulder. Long tunic-robe with long sleeves and underglaze blue 'textile' and floral patterns. High top-knot with ribbon falling on shoulders. Traces of red on surface; very scratched, dirty. H. 24cm, max W 8.9 cm. Porcelain, molded and modeled. Underglaze blue decoration on white ground. The emblem of Ho Hsien-ku is the lotus; she assists in house management. One of a set of seven (9-13464-70)
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13465, described as Figure, porcelain, one of seven (of original eight) immortals (Pa Hsien); Represents Li T'ieh-kuai (Li of the iron crutch) in clothes of a beggar, holding out pilgrim's gourd in left hand, crutch in right. 'woven' disk shaped hat with hole in center on back. Underglaze blue sash, sandls, hat string, eyes, crutch and gourd. Stands with left foot forward on flat topped cylindrical base with rough gouged vertical sides and blue spots. Traces of red lacquer or paint in garment folds. Left arm broken and mended with chips missing, discolored yellow. Many scratches and dirt spots on surface. H. 23cm, max W. 15.5 cm Porcelain, molded and modeled. Blue underglaze on white ground. The pilgrim's gourd of Li, usually represented with vapors escaping, is emblematic of his ability to set his spririt free from his body. See Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives by C.A.S. Williams, pp. 154-155 for legenc explaining beggar appearance. One of a set of seven (9-13464-70). UCDA 3801 missing.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13469, described as Figure, porcelain, one of seven (of original eight) immortals (Pa Hsien) Represents Ts'ao Kuo-chiu; with peaked court head-dress and official robes with belt. Striped pattern border sleeve border. Long beard, holds blue castanets in left hand; blue shoes. Stands slightly bowed on flat topped circular base with jagged vertical sides and spots of blue. Traces of red on surface; many scratches, dirt. Nearly identical to 9-13468. Height: 24.2 cm, max width: 10.5 cm Porcelain, molded and modeled. Underglaze blue decoration on white ground. Ts'ao Kuo-chiu is a patron saint of the theatrical profession; the castanets his emblem. One of a set of seven (9-13464-70) nearly identical to 9-13468
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13468, described as Figure, porcelain, one of seven (of original eight) immortals (Pa Hsien) Represents Ts'ao Kuo-chiu; wears peaked court head-dress and official robes with belt. Striped pattern border on long sleeves. Long beard, Lozenge shaped 'pin' in blue on hat. Holds blue castanets in left hand; blue shoes. Stands half bowed on flat topped circular base with jagged vertical sides and spots of blue. Traces of red in folds; many scratches, dirt spots on surface. Nearly identical to 9-13469. Height: 24.5 cm, max width: 9.5 cm Porcelain, molded and modeled. Underglaze blue decoration on white ground. Ts'ao Kuo-chiu is a patron saint of the theatrical profession. One of a set of seven (9-13464-70) nearly identical to 9-13469

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