1920s Shiwan Li Bai Large Chinese Poet Mudmen

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This exquisite vintage handmade Shiwan figurine portrays the renowned Chinese poet Li Bai immersed in the art of poetry, adorned … more This exquisite vintage handmade Shiwan figurine portrays the renowned Chinese poet Li Bai immersed in the art of poetry, adorned in a light green robe. Seated gracefully upon a black rock beside a lidded jar, Li Bai's essence is captured in this artisanal creation. Celebrated as one of the foremost poets in Chinese literary heritage, Li Bai's legacy endures through the preservation of over 1000 of his poems, cherished and translated worldwide. Renowned for his vivid imagination, profound Taoist perspectives, and fondness for libations, Li Bai's life was as captivating as his verses. Legend recounts his tragic demise, wherein he succumbed to drowning, purportedly while inebriated and attempting to embrace the moon's reflection from his boat.

Shiwan pottery are commonly known as mudware, mudmen, mudman, mud figures, etc. Shiwan potters are known for their sculpture and glazing techniques. less