清 玉雕老子出關山子|Laozi crossing the Han Pass
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18th century · Jade (nephrite) · Asian Art
Carved in deep relief, this object depicts Laozi, the celebrated founder of Daoism, on his way to visit Xi Wang Mu, the Queen Mother of the West. She rides on a floating cloud while awaiting his arrival.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
