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Two Chinese immortal figures
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Two Chinese immortal figures. Condition is "Used". These two peices were purchased back in the 1970's and kept in case. Not sure the year made but both in great condition. These figures stand 6" tall and have artist mark at bottom of figures.Details below. He Xian Gu(; pinyin: H Xin G) The Immortal Woman He Xian Gus immortality is due to a consistent diet of powdered mother-of-pearl and moonbeams. While swallowing it, she vowed to remain a virgin. According to a different version, He Xian Gu, daughter of a 7th-century shopkeeper, ate a magic peach and became immortal. Since than she is flying about. She is attributed by thelotus/lotus pond, which can cultivate people through meditation. Occasionally she is attributed with a peach, the divine fruit of Gods, associated with immortality or a music instrument or a ladle to dispense wisdom, meditation and purity. Zhongli Quan(; Pinyin: Zhngl Qun) Zhongli Quan was reputed to have lived during theZhou dynasty(1122-256 BC). Among his many powers were transmutation and the knowledge of the elixir of life. His attribute is a fan, which can bring the dead back to life. He is represented as a Fat Man with his bare belly showing. Zhongli Quan represents the military man.