Chinese Blue and White Plate, Kangxi (1664-1722),

Ref: AA12

Chinese blue and white plate, Kangxi (1664-1722), decorated in bright underglaze blue with figures in conversation possibly immortals, seated in a rocky garden, one holding a fan emblematic of Zhongli Quan, the other holding a fly brush emblematic of Lu Dongbin. the rim with four cartouches containing scholars in various pursuits on a trellis and cross diaper ground, on the reverse the rim with four precious objects and a Kangxi mark within a double circle.

Condition:

Good

Notes:

Zhongli Quan is the official leader of the Eight Immortals, and is commonly depicted with his bare belly showing. He is known to have many powers, including transmutation and the knowledge of the elixir of life. He is able to resurrect the dead using the fan which he carries.

Lu Dongbin is the most famous of the Eight Immortals. He is always dressed as a scholar, carrying a sword on his back and a fly brush in his hand. The sword gives the power of invisibility, and is also said to be able to rid evil spirits.