a Rare group of 'Eight Daoist Immortals' bamboo figures Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century

the Immortals well carved in the round, each discrete figure with an attribute, dressed in flowing robes and with expressive faces, mounted on a rectangular wood stand

In good condition. They have been reinforced to the stand with glue.
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The Eight Daoist Immortals are legendary figures who attained immortality through disciplined study of nature. They are often depicted with an attribute used to symbolize their respective powers. The eight beings and their attributes and purposes are: Cao Guojiu (castenets, the theater), Han Xiangzi (flute, music), He Xiangu (lotus, patron of the home), Li Tieguai (iron crutch and a gourd container, passion and mercy for the sick and unfortunate), Lu Dongbin (fly-whisk and the sword), Lan Caihe (flower basket and flute or cymbals, patroness of florists and gardeners), Zhang Guolao (fish drum, holder of the secrets of immortality), and Zhong Liquan (peach and a fan, discoverer of the elixir of life).

The theme of the Eight Daoist Immortals can be found on works of all media, including porcelain, ivory, jade, kesi, bronze and lacquer. A set comprising all eight figures, carved from boxwood and attributed to the 19th century, was sold at Christie's New York, 22nd September 1987, lot 371. Another set of comparable size to the present example, carved from sandalwood and attributed to the late Qing dynasty, is illustrated in Bamboo, Wood, Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carvings. The Complete collects ion of Treasure of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2002, pl. 98.